lime-juicer en · NOUN
Etymology
From the lime juice English ships carried, which was used by sailors to prevent scurvy. 19th Century.
Meanings
- (dated, derogatory, slang) An English or British sailor or ship.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lime, juicer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lime-juicers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |