In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
OVERJOY
overjoy
(verb) cause to feel extremely joyful or happy; “the economic growth overjoyed the German industry”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
overjoy (third-person singular simple present overjoys, present participle overjoying, simple past and past participle overjoyed)
To give great joy, delight or pleasure to
Noun
overjoy
Very great joy; ecstasy.
Source: Wiktionary
O`ver*joy", v. t.
Definition: To make excessively joyful; to gratify extremely.
O"ver*joy`, n.
Definition: Excessive joy; transport.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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