limmer

American  

[lim-er] / ˈlɪm ər /

noun

Scot. and North England.

1. Archaic. a woman of loose morals; hussy.

2. Archaic. a prostitute or strumpet.

3. Obsolete. a scoundrel or rogue.

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Etymology

Origin of limmer

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English (Scots); limb ¹ ( def. 6 ); Middle English develes lim “limb of Satan”), -er ¹

Example Sentences

You did, you young limmer, and you needn't tell me lies, for I know you, Speug, and your father before you.

From Young Barbarians by Maclaren, Ian

"The limmer may say 'at she likes noo."

From Malcolm by MacDonald, George

“You limmer, wha are you that hae got haud o’ the minister?”

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

I mind me on yon bonny bield; An' Fancy traivels far afield To gaither a' that gairdens yield O' sun an' Simmer: To hearten up a dowie chield, Fancy's the limmer!

From Underwoods by Stevenson, Robert Louis

At that, dominie, I lost patience, and I whispered, fierce-like, 'Keep your foot to yoursel', you limmer!'

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)