limey Definition
☆ limey (līm′ē)
noun
- an English sailor or, sometimes, soldier
- an Englishman
Etymology: from the lime juice formerly served to the crew on British ships to prevent scurvy
adjective
Slang British
limey Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near limey
- ‹ limewater
- ‹ limestone
- ‹ limerick
- ‹ limen
- ‹ limelight
- ‹ limekiln
- ‹ Limehouse
- ‹ limeade
- ‹ lime twig
- ‹ lime sulfur
- limicoline ›
- limicolous ›
- liminal ›
- limine out ›
- limit ›
- limit down ›
- limit order ›
- limit up ›
- limitary ›
- limitation ›

