In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
LUBBERLY
lubberly, landlubberly
(adjective) inexperienced in seamanship; “of all landlubbers the most lubberly”
lubberly
(adjective) clumsy and unskilled; “a big stupid lubberly fellow”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lubberly (comparative more lubberly, superlative most lubberly)
Clumsy and stupid; resembling a lubber (an inexperienced person).
Lacking in seamanship; of or suitable to a landlubber who is new to being at sea and unfamiliar with the ways of a sailor.
Adverb
lubberly (comparative more lubberly, superlative most lubberly)
In the manner of a landlubber.
Source: Wiktionary
Lub"ber*ly, a.
Definition: Like a lubber; clumsy. A great lubberly boy. Shak.
Lub"ber*ly, adv.
Definition: Clumsily; awkwardly. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
8 April 2025
COAXING
(adjective) pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; “a coaxing and obsequious voice”; “her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable”
Coffee Trivia
