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Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C. This can be found in lemons, Oranges, and limes. British sailors were given limes to eat to prevent this deficiency disease. That is why "limey" is used to mean someone from Britain.

They often sailed for many months and had no way of keeping these fruits. They had no 'fridges and other modern methods of preservation at this time. One of the first signs of scurvy is loose teeth.

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