In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
DISCLUSION
Dis*clu"sion, n. Etym: [L. disclusio, fr. discludere, disclusum, to separate. See Disclose.]
Definition: A shutting off; exclusion. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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