noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An English or British sailor or ship. dated, derogatory, slang
2. 2
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lime, juicer.

Etymology

From the lime juice English ships carried, which was used by sailors to prevent scurvy. 19th Century.

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