In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ROUN
Roun, Rown, v. i. & t. Etym: [AS. r, fr. r a rune, secret, mystery; akin to G. raunen to whisper. See Rune.]
Definition: To whisper. [obs.] Gower. Another rouned to his fellow low. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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