In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
OVERAWES
Verb
overawes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overawe
Source: Wiktionary
OVERAWE
O`ver*awe", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overawed; p. pr. & vb. n. Overawing.]
Definition: To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear. The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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