"Gimo" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Clipping of generalissimo, in reference to Chiang Kai-shek's rank. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|generalissimo}} Clipping of generalissimo Head templates: {{en-prop}} Gimo
  1. A nickname for Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Kuomintang during World War II and Cold War Wikipedia link: Chiang Kai-shek, Gimo Categories (topical): Individuals, Nicknames of individuals
    Sense id: en-Gimo-en-name-Uu4uSErb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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