Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Video Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of LIMMER

 Sponsored Links: 
 
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Lim"mer\ (-m[~e]r), a.
    Limber. [Obs.] --Holland.
    
    
  2. \Lim"mer\, n. [F. limier. See {Leamer}.]
    1. A limehound; a leamer.
    
    2. (Zo["o]l.) A mongrel, as a cross between the mastiff and
       hound.
    
    3. A low, base fellow; also, a prostitute. [Scot.]
    
             Thieves, limmers, and broken men of the Highlands.
                                                   --Sir W.
                                                   Scott.
    
    4. (Naut.) A man rope at the side of a ladder.
    
    
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2008 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY