In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PRIDIAN
Etymology
Adjective
pridian (not comparable)
Of or relating to the day before, or yesterday.
Anagrams
• Pardini, Pindari
Source: Wiktionary
Prid"i*an, a. Etym: [L. pridianus.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the day before, or yesterday. [R.] Thackeray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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