In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
VIRGALIEU
Vir"ga*lieu, n. Etym: [Cf. Virgouleuse.] (Bot.)
Definition: A valuable kind of pear, of an obovate shape and with melting flesh of delicious flavor; -- more properly called White Doyenné. [Written also virgaloo, vergalieu, vergaloo, etc.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DOUBLETREE
(noun) a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast
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