Bruce with a Canon wrote:
Whisky Tango Foxtrot
I believe in the old wooden ship days "Limeys" was a term to refer to Brit sailors as citrus was a means to prevent disease (Rickets?)on long voyages.
Over time I understand "Limey" was used as a perjoritive.
Why I do not know, unless one had Limes and no Tequila, I could see a conflict there.
Fortunately I indulge in fine single malt Scotch Whisky, Limes not needed, well OK if I have a Corona beer it comes with lime.
Am I wandering off the point? damn sorry!
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Scurvy was the disease being prevented. Vitamin C is what prevents it. The British navy began making their crews take lime juice as a preventative hence the nickname Limeys. Actually lemons are a better source of the vitamin than limes but lemons were more expensive. If the navy hadn't been so penny-pinching we might be called Lemonys now.