In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
signor, signior
(noun) used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
Source: WordNet® 3.1
signor (plural signors or signori)
A courtesy title for a man of Italian origin.
• Gorins, O-rings, girons, grison, groins, rosing, soring
Source: Wiktionary
Si*gnor", Si*gno"re, n. Etym: [It. See Seignior.]
Definition: Sir; Mr; -- a title of address or respect among the Italians. Before a noun the form is Signor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.