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Limehouse

(dated, British) To make a fiery political speech.

ˈlʌɪmhaʊsDocumented since 1900s1900sSilenthistorical171 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(dated, British) To make a fiery political speech.

Origin: The place name is a reference to local lime oasts. The earliest reference is to Les Lymhostes, in 1356. The verb is a reference to a speech made there by the Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George in 1909. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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