English Explanatory Dictionary

limmer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rogue; a low, base fellow.
  2. A promiscuous woman.
  3. A limehound; a leamer.
  4. A mongrel, such as a cross between the mastiff and hound.
  5. A manrope at the side of a ladder.
adj
  1. Limber; flexible (either physically or morally).
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪmə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-limmer.wav

Word forms

limmer limmers more limmer most limmer

Etymology

Uncertain; perhaps from limb, or French limier; see leamer.

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