In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
hotspur
(noun) a rash or impetuous person
Percy, Sir Henry Percy, Hotspur, Harry Hotspur
(noun) English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
hotspur (plural hotspurs)
(archaic) Somebody who is rash, impetuous or impulsive.
• hothead
• topshur, trophus
Source: Wiktionary
Hot"spur`, n. Etym: [Hot + spur.]
Definition: A rash, hot-headed man. Holinshed.
Hot"spur`, Hot"spurred`, a.
Definition: Violent; impetuous; headstrong. Spenser. Peacham.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.