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Record 1 2004-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Military Administration
OBS

In popular or slang usage it ... designates an American soldier, particularly an enlisted man.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration militaire
OBS

De l'anglais «Government Issue», désigne depuis la Seconde Guerre mondiale les soldats de l'armée américaine.

Spanish

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