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What is a nickname for a British person?
A Limey, refering originally to British Sailors taking Lime juice to prevent scurvy
Who invented the word limey?
From: http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111683 Limey is an old American and Canadian slang nickname for the British, originally referring to British sailors. The term is believed to derive from lime-juicer, referring to the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy practice of supplying lime juice to British sailors to prevent scurvy in the 19th century. The term is derogatory in the sense that the British would be allegedly more preoccupied with the savings of limes over lemons which were traditionally used to prevent scurvy. The term is thought to have originated in the Caribbean in the 1880s. A false etymology is that it is a derivative of "Gor-blimey" ("god blind me!"). You can find several sites with this story. Just Google your question!
What is the duration of The Limey?
The duration of The Limey is 1.48 hours.
What is Limey-Remenauville's population?
The population of Limey-Remenauville is 209.
When was The Limey created?
The Limey was created on 1999-10-08.
When was The Limey released?
The Limey was released on 10/08/1999.
What was the Production Budget for The Limey?
The Production Budget for The Limey was $10,000,000.
Where did the term 'up the stump' come from?
This is a British term meaning pregnant; I cannot find an origin for the term.
Why were British soldiers called limies?
Prior to the 1700s, sailors often developed the disease scurvy, which would afflict them after long times at sea when eating only preserved foods. By the early 1700's, the British navy had determined that giving sailors a daily ration of lemon juice or lime juice could prevent the disease. Scurvy continued to be a problem until the late 1700s, as some voyages were so long that the ships weren't able to carry enough fresh fruit. By the early 1800's, the term "Limey" had come into use as a pejorative term for British sailors, and the term spread to British soldiers and then to anybody from Britain.
What is the area of Limey-Remenauville?
The area of Limey-Remenauville is 18.33 square kilometers.
How much money did The Limey gross worldwide?
The Limey grossed $6,030,047 worldwide.
What is queens tar?
A tar is a sailor. An early British sailors were called a "limey" because they consumed lime juice to prevent scurvy.
