In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
LECHERING
Verb
lechering
present participle of lecher
Source: Wiktionary
LECHER
Lech"er, n. Etym: [OE.lechur, lechour, OF.lecheor, lecheur, gormand, glutton, libertine, parasite, fr. lechier to lick, F. lécher; of Teutonic origin. See Lick.]
Definition: A man given to lewdness; one addicted, in an excessive degree, to the indulgence of sexual desire, or to illicit commerce with women.
Lech"er, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lechered; p. pr. & vb. n. Lechering.]
Definition: To practice lewdness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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