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Limey

noun
1.
A man of English descent.  Synonym: John Bull.






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"Limey" Quotes from Famous Books



... brought Pavilionstone into such vogue, with their tidal trains and splendid steam-packets, that a new Pavilionstone is rising up. I am, myself, of New Pavilionstone. We are a little mortary and limey at present, but we are getting on capitally. Indeed, we were getting on so fast, at one time, that we rather overdid it, and built a street of shops, the business of which may be expected to arrive in about ten years. We are sensibly laid out in general; and with a little care and ...
— Reprinted Pieces • Charles Dickens



Words linked to "Limey" :   John Bull, Englishman



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