Re: Rhyming slang & insults (RE: Dished Pistons)

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Quoting mikeross <mikeross@prodigy.net>:

> I don't know the exact derivation of the word "yank", but I find it 
> endearing.  It reminds me of my dad's generation of WWII veterans.  They 
> were always called "yanks", and never took offence.
> 
> Do Brits take offence to the term "limeys" (not sure of spelling)? 

Generally no, though depending on the tone/context (as with all things I guess)

I'm sure I used to know where that term came from...