In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
FOREGOER
Etymology
Noun
foregoer (plural foregoers)
Alternative form of forgoer
(historical) A purveyor of the king, who provided for his household.
Source: Wiktionary
Fore*go"er, n.
1. One who goes before another; a predecessor; hence, an ancestor' a progenitor.
2. A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household. [Obs.]
Fore*go"er, n. Etym: [Etymologically forgoer.]
Definition: One who forbears to enjoy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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OBSERVE
(verb) conform one’s action or practice to; “keep appointments”; “she never keeps her promises”; “We kept to the original conditions of the contract”
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