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To: Doctor Stochastic

Now tell us where the term "limey" comes from...


15 posted on 01/12/2005 11:57:47 AM PST by ken5050
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To: ken5050

British sailors would load up on limes and other citrus fruit at tropical ports so they could avoid scurvy.


17 posted on 01/12/2005 12:00:42 PM PST by Yo-Yo
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