In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
stagy, stagey
(adjective) having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality; “stagy heroics”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
stagier
comparative form of stagy
• Gaiters, Staiger, agister, aigrets, gaiters, seagirt, strigae, tirages, triages
Source: Wiktionary
Sta"gy, a. [Written also stagey.]
Definition: Having an air or manner characteristic of the stage; theatrical; artificial; as, a stagy tone or bearing; --chiefly used depreciatively.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2024
(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.