In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
EXERCENT
Ex*er"cent, a. Etym: [L. exercents, -entis, p. pr. of exercere. See Exercise.]
Definition: Practicing; professional. [Obs.] "Every exercent advocate." Ayliffe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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