In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
GIGE
Gige, Guige, n. Etym: [OF. guide, guiche.] (Anc. Armor)
Definition: The leather strap by which the shield of a knight was slung across the shoulder, or across the neck and shoulder. Meyrick (Ancient Armor).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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