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Geronimo

ge·ro·nimo

UK/d͡ʒəˈɹɒnɪməʊ/ US/d͡ʒəˈɹɑnɪmoʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.

Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)

Origin

Various theories; see Wikipedia. In any case, likely ultimately from the name of Geronimo the Apache. Originally used by American paratroopers.

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