In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
DIRLING
DIRL
Dirl, v. i. & t. Etym: [Cf. Drill, Thrill.]
Definition: To thrill; to vibrate; to penetrate. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DISPIRITEDLY
(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”
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