In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PORTABLES
Noun
portables
plural of portable
Source: Wiktionary
PORTABLE
Port"a*ble, a. Etym: [L. portabilis, fr. portare to carry: cf. F. portable. See Port demeanor.]
1. Capable of being borne or carried; easily transported; conveyed without difficulty; as, a portable bed, desk, engine. South.
2. Possible to be endured; supportable. [Obs.] How light and portable my pain seems now! Shak. Portable forge. See under Forge.
– Portable steam engine. See under Steam engine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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