In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PROPUGNATION
Etymology
Noun
propugnation (countable and uncountable, plural propugnations)
(obsolete) means of defence; defence
Source: Wiktionary
Pro`pug*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. propugnatio.]
Definition: Means of defense; defense. [Obs.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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SUPERIORITY
(noun) displaying a sense of being better than others; “he hated the white man’s superiority and condescension”
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