azza
07-28-2006, 12:09 PM
what does limey mean
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View Full Version : well azza 07-28-2006, 12:09 PM what does limey mean platinummatt 07-28-2006, 01:46 PM Someone from England. We used to suck limes when we were out at sea, to prevent scurvy. azza 07-28-2006, 02:44 PM no really... azza 07-28-2006, 02:45 PM im from england,so apparently im a limey,i wanna know y Toddy 07-28-2006, 10:49 PM Someone from England. We used to suck limes when we were out at sea, to prevent scurvy. you seem to be able to answer almost every question throw at you your nickname is now "dictionary" lol :D Shanus 07-29-2006, 12:38 AM I thought it was the entire Kingdom. * FeistyWench * 07-29-2006, 11:32 AM no really... he was right. Limey is an alternate word for British. It comes from the historical British naval practice of supplying its sailors with lime juice to prevent the disease scurvy. platinummatt 07-29-2006, 12:46 PM you seem to be able to answer almost every question throw at you your nickname is now "dictionary" lol :D Lol cheers man, I wish! vBulletin® v3.7.1, Copyright ©2000-2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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