In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PRIGGISM
Etymology
Noun
priggism (usually uncountable, plural priggisms)
The quality or state of being priggish; the manners of a prig; exaggerated propriety, fussiness about trivialities.
(obsolete) Roguery; thievery.
Synonyms
• (quality or state of being priggish): priggery, priggishness
Source: Wiktionary
Prig"gism, n.
1. The quality or state of being priggish; the manners of a prig. Ed. Rev.
2. Roguery; thievery. [Obs.] Fielding.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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