In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
FRIMAIRE
Frimaire
(noun) third month of the Revolutionary calendar (November and December); the frosty month
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Fri"maire`, n. Etym: [F., fr. frimas hoarfrost.]
Definition: The third month of the French republican calendar. It commenced November 21, and ended December 20., See Vendémiaire.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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