In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
moidore (plural moidores)
(historical) An old Portuguese gold coin, minted from 1640 to 1732.
• doomier, moodier
Source: Wiktionary
Moi"dore, n. Etym: [Pg. moeda d'ouro, lit., coin of gold. Cf. Money, and Aureate.]
Definition: A gold coin of Portugal, valued at about 27s. sterling.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 June 2025
(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.