英语词汇lime的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

lime; limey. Limes have been cultivated for thousands of years and take their name ultimately from the Persian liman for the fruit. As far back as 1795, lime juice was issued in the Brit- ish navy as an antisorbutic, to protect against scurvy. After about 50 years, Americans and Australians began calling En- glish ships and sailors “lime-juicers,” and later “limeys.” The term “limey” was eventually applied to all Englishmen, and to- day the designation and the story behind it are widely known. Originally a contemptuous term and an international slur, limey is now considered a rather affectionate designation.

词汇	lime
词源	lime; limey. Limes have been cultivated for thousands of years and take their name ultimately from the Persian liman for the fruit. As far back as 1795, lime juice was issued in the Brit- ish navy as an antisorbutic, to protect against scurvy. After about 50 years, Americans and Australians began calling En- glish ships and sailors “lime-juicers,” and later “limeys.” The term “limey” was eventually applied to all Englishmen, and to- day the designation and the story behind it are widely known. Originally a contemptuous term and an international slur, limey is now considered a rather affectionate designation.
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