In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
SWITCHEL
Etymology
Noun
switchel (countable and uncountable, plural switchels)
(US) A beverage of water and vinegar, often seasoned with ginger and sweetened with molasses, honey, or similar.
Source: Wiktionary
Switch"el, n. Etym: [See Sweet.]
Definition: A beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger. [U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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