In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PERRIE
Per"rie, n. Etym: [F. pierreries, pl., fr. pierre stone, L. petra.]
Definition: Precious stones; jewels. [Obs.] [Written also perre, perrye, etc.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RECREANT
(adjective) having deserted a cause or principle; “some provinces had proved recreant”; “renegade supporters of the usurper”
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