What's "Cor" mean / Poms

[sistermagpie]

> Geoff:
> For information, we get plenty of daylight on Exmoor...
> 
> I have heard that the name "Limeys" is derived from Lime Street, one 
> of the principal streets in Liverpool. Many people emigrating to the 
US 
> in past years sailed from the docks here.

Magpie:
No, I believe Sharon's right. It referred to sailors eating fruit like 
limes to ward off scurvy on long sea voyages. I always think of the 
name as kind of complimentary given that--smart move on their part!

-m