In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ULTRONEOUSLY
Etymology
Adverb
ultroneously (comparative more ultroneously, superlative most ultroneously)
Spontaneously; voluntarily.
Source: Wiktionary
ULTRONEOUS
Ul*tro"ne*ous, a. Etym: [L. ultroneus, from ultro to the further side, on his part, of one's own accord. See Ultra-.]
Definition: Spontaneous; voluntary. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
– Ul*tro"ne*ous*ly, adv. [Obs.] -- Ul*tro"ne*ous*ness, n. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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