In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
Scu"ti*ger, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. scutum shield + gerere to bear.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: Any species of chilopod myriapods of the genus Scutigera. They sometimes enter buildings and prey upon insects.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 February 2025
(adjective) pertaining to giving directives or rules; “prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.