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Limey

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪmi/

Definition of Limey

noun (plural Limeys)

North American & Australian informal
  • a British person.

Origin:

late 19th century: from lime2 + -y1, because of the former enforced consumption of lime juice in the British navy

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Definition of Limey in the US English dictionary
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