English Explanatory Dictionary

limes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A boundary or border, especially of the Roman Empire.
noun
  1. plural of lime

Pronunciation

/ˈlʌɪmiːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-limes.wav /lʌɪmz/

Word forms

limes limites

Etymology

From Latin līmes. Doublet of limit.

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