limmer

noun

lim·​mer ˈli-mər How to pronounce limmer (audio)
1
chiefly Scotland : scoundrel
2
chiefly Scotland : prostitute

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots)

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of limmer was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Limmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limmer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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