In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike, martial
(adjective) (of persons) befitting a warrior; “a military bearing”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
soldierly (comparative more soldierly, superlative most soldierly)
In the way of, or appropriate to, a soldier.
His soldierly demeanor stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him.
Source: Wiktionary
Sol"dier*ly, a.
Definition: Like or becoming a real soldier; brave; martial; heroic; honorable; soldierlike. "Soldierly discipline." Sir P. Sidney.
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.