In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
DIA
Di"a-, Di-. Etym: [Gr. Two, and cf. 1st Di-.]
Definition: A prefix denoting through; also, between, apart, asunder, across. Before a vowel dia- becomes di-; as, diactinic; dielectric, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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