Gimo

See also: gimo

English

Etymology

Clipping of generalissimo, in reference to Chiang Kai-shek's rank.

Proper noun

Gimo

1. A nickname for Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Kuomintang during World War II and Cold War
   • 1950 May 13, “CHINA: Return of the Gimo”, in Time (magazine)‎^[1]:

     That afternoon, the Generalissimo and Madame Chiang received a thousand guests at a tea celebrating the Gimo's return to office.

   • 1960 April 1, “Little Known Facts about President Chiang”, in Taiwan Today‎^[2]:

     The Gimo rises at daybreak nowadays. At about seven o'clock he dresses either in the long blue Chinese robe he wore today or in a military uniform minus all insignia.

   • 1984 September, Roland N. Smoot, “As I Recall: The U.S. Taiwan Defense Command”, in Proceedings (magazine)‎^[3]:

     Everyone understands that the Gimo’s [Chiang Kai-shek’s nickname: a shortened version of generalissimo] whole reason for being, and that of all the people who came over with him, is to return to the mainland, where they would defeat communism and establish a government under his rule.

Swedish

Etymology

From Old Swedish Gimmu.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjiːmʊ/, [ˈjǐːmʊ]

Proper noun

Gimo

1. A town in Uppland, Sweden.