In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
UNCROWNS
Verb
uncrowns
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of uncrown
Source: Wiktionary
UNCROWN
Un*crown", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + crown.]
Definition: To deprive of a crown; to take the crown from; hence, to discrown; to dethrone. He hath done me wrong, And therefore I'll uncrown him ere't be long. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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