In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
paracrostic (plural paracrostics)
A poetical composition, in which the first verse contains, in order, the first letters of all the verses of the poem.
Source: Wiktionary
Par`a*cros"tic, n. Etym: [Pref. para- + acrostic.]
Definition: A poetical composition, in which the first verse contains, in order, the first letters of all the verses of the poem. Brande & C.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.