In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
kilter, kelter
(noun) in working order; “out of kilter”; “in good kilter”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
kilter (countable and uncountable, plural kilters)
(usually in the negative) Alternative form of kelter (“(good) condition, form, or order; fettle”) [from 17th c.]
Alternative form of kelter (“a bad hand of cards in a game”)
• kirtle
Source: Wiktionary
Kil"ter, n.
Definition: See Kelter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 April 2025
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.