In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
REAKED
REAK
Reak, n. [Wrack seaweed.]
Definition: A rush. [Obs.] "Feeds on reaks and reeds." Drant.
Reak, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. hrekkr, or E. wreak vengeance.]
Definition: A prank. [Obs.] "They play such reaks." Beau & Fl.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
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