In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
UNNATURE
Un*na"ture, v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + nature.]
Definition: To change the nature of; to invest with a different or contrary nature. [Obs.] A right heavenly nature, indeed, as if were unnaturing them, doth so bridle them [the elements]. Sir P. Sidney.
Un*na"ture, n. Etym: [Pref. un- not + nature.]
Definition: The contrary of nature; that which is unnatural. [R.] So as to be rather unnature, after all, than nature. H. Bushnell.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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