In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
twiddles
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of twiddle
• widdlest
Source: Wiktionary
Twid"dle, v. t. Etym: [Probably of imitative origin. Cf. Tweedle.]
Definition: To touch lightly, or play with; to tweedle; to twirl; as, to twiddle one's thumbs; to twiddle a watch key. [Written also twidle.] Thackeray.
Twid"dle, v. i.
Definition: To play with anything; hence, to be busy about trifles. Halliwell.
Twid"dle, n.
1. A slight twist with the fingers.
2. A pimple. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 October 2024
(noun) mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame
In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.