liming
English
Alternative forms
- limin'
- lyming
Etymology
The word is associated with sitting under a lime tree, or having nothing more demanding to do than squeezing limes. It is also thought to originate from "limey", a slang term meaning a British serviceman during World War II (noted for hanging around bars and drinking).
Verb
liming
Quotations
- Lionel Ritchie. All Night Long (pop song, verse 2):
- We're going to party, Liming, Fiesta, forever
- Come on and sing along.
Noun
liming (plural limings)
- An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide).
- The land required frequent limings.
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