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What does GI means in the military uniform?
In my own experience back in the early 1950's, GI meant Government Issue. GI was used to describe the clothing, equipment, haircuts, and anything else characteristic of the military, as well as the military personnel and veteransthemselves who were called GIs because they used the GI clothing, etc.
What is does GI mean?
This apparently strange Shakespearean word is simply the word 'Give'.For example: "God gi' ye godd'en" means "God give you good evening" or, in modern words, "Good evening".In Romeo and Juliet (Act 1 Scene 2) when the servant says "God gi' god-den" he means "God give you a good-evening".[Gi' is also short for gin, an Anglic dialect preposition meaning before ( in time) and adverb meaning when, or at the time that. Cf Robert Burns's "Gin a body meet a body comin thro' the rye..."]
What does GI mean in GI bolt?
Galvanized iron
What does the abbreviation gi mean on lloyds bank statement?
it stands for General Insurance
Abbreviation for government issue?
GI
What is meaning of GI on the American military uniform?
Government Issue
What does GI originally mean on us military uniform?
Government Issue.
On the American military uniform what did GI origanlly stand for?
Government Issue
Who were the GIs?
GI's were the men serving in the military, usually meaning the Army.
What is a ju jitsu uniform called?
The uniform is called a Gi
What did GI Stand for on the original uniforms of the American Military?
G.I. was actually used to describe items in US military supply records and actually stands for Galvanized Iron. It was later attributed to US army soldiers themselves. It was never used on the uniforms. I am quite sure it was meant to indicate all of clothing weaponry and general equipment the GOVERNMENT ISSUED [GI] to its soldiers.Over the course of time it came to refer to the soldier also
What did GI originally stand for on the uniform of America military?
G.I. stands for Government Issue. Source: Army Infantryman
Why is it called a gi in martial arts?
"Gi" is a generic term for dress. In Japanese martial arts, gi is the term used to describe the uniform the class wears. The style of the gi can vary with the style of the martial art, but the term remains the same.
What is a talking GI Joe worth?
Depending on the condition and all the proper pieces are all correct and also the original uniform and box its worth 4 to 5,00 dollars
What does GI mean in GI marine?
In terms of military, GI stands for Government Issue.
What is a karate costume?
The Karate costume/uniform is called "Gi".
What does GI means in the military uniform?
In my own experience back in the early 1950's, GI meant Government Issue. GI was used to describe the clothing, equipment, haircuts, and anything else characteristic of the military, as well as the military personnel and veteransthemselves who were called GIs because they used the GI clothing, etc.
