In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PAPIERMACHE
Pa`pier"-ma`ché", n. Etym: [F. papier mâché, lit., chewed or mashed paper.]
Definition: A hard and strong substance made of a pulp from paper, mixed with sise or glue, etc. It is formed into various articles, usually by means of molds.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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