In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
hodding
present participle of hod
Source: Wiktionary
Hod, n. Etym: [Prov. E. for hold, i. e., that which holds. See Hold.]
1. A kind of wooden tray with a handle, borne on the shoulder, for carrying mortar, brick, etc.
2. A utensil for holding coal; a coal scuttle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 June 2025
(noun) (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; “he is the owner of a chain of restaurants”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.