In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
KINGPOST
Noun
kingpost (plural kingposts)
Alternative spelling of king post
Source: Wiktionary
King"-post`, n. (Carp.)
Definition: A member of a common form of truss, as a roof truss. It is strictly a tie, intended to prevent the sagging of the tiebeam in the middle. If there are struts, supporting the main rafters, they often bear upon the foot of the king-post. Called also crown-post.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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