Limehouse
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Name — A district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets.
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Etymology
The place name comes from lime kilns once operated there; the verb sense recalls a fiery 1909 speech given in the district by Chancellor David Lloyd George.
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What does “Limehouse” mean?
The word “Limehouse” means a district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets. In plain terms, mainly a London place name; the political-speech verb is a rare historical usage.
How do you pronounce “Limehouse”?
“Limehouse” is pronounced LUH-ihm-hows (/ˈlʌɪmhaʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Limehouse” in a sentence?
Here is “Limehouse” used in a sentence: “The old docks in Limehouse have been converted into flats.”
What part of speech is “Limehouse”?
Depending on how it is used, “Limehouse” can be a name, a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “Limehouse” come from?
The word “Limehouse” dates back to around 1909. The place name comes from lime kilns once operated there; the verb sense recalls a fiery 1909 speech given in the district by Chancellor David Lloyd George.
How many meanings does “Limehouse” have?
“Limehouse” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a district in East London, now part of the borough of Tower Hamlets.