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limey
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Princeton's WordNet
limey, John Bullnoun
a man of English descent
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limeynoun
An Englishman or other Briton, or a person of British descent.
limeyadjective
Resembling limes (the fruit), lime-like.
limeyadjective
Of, or pertaining to, limes (the fruit).
Full of limey goodness.
Etymology: From 18th and 19th century British sailors drinking lime juice to ward off scurvy
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Limey
"Limey" (from lime / lemon) is a predominantly American slang nickname for a British person. The word has been around since the mid 19th century.
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limey
"Limey" is a colloquial term used in American English as a slang or derogatory term for a British person. The term originated in the 19th century when British sailors were given lime juice to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. They were often referred to as "lime-juicers," which eventually shortened to "limey."
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of LIMEY in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of LIMEY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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