In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PERACT
Per*act", v. t. Etym: [L. peractus, p.p. of peragere.]
Definition: To go through with; to perform. [Obs.] Sylvester.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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