Gish

[ gish ]

/ gɪʃ /

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noun

Dorothy, 1898–1968, and her sister Lillian, 1896–1993, U.S. film actresses.

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How to use Gish in a sentence

Gish Jen is the author of four novels and a collection of stories.
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Given the casting of Gish, however, one imagines that Charlotte will be sticking around for a while longer.
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Mr. Gish merely presented her a sheaf of assorted angle-worms, neatly bound with a pink ribbon tied into a simple knot.
The Fiend's Delight|Dod Grile
The inscription informs us that this vase was dedicated to the god Nin-gish-zi-da by Gudea for the prolongation of his life.
Mesopotamian Archaeology|Percy S. P. Handcock

The observers concluded that Miss Gish was to do a little galloping shortly.
Pipefuls|Christopher Morley
Ah-gish-hn-ahkon climbed above the waters, and reached the summit of Edgecumbe.
Wonderland; or Alaska and the Inside Passage|Lieut. Frederick Schwatka
The earth is shaped like the back of a turtle, and rests on a pillar; Ah-gish-hn-ahkon holds the pillar.
Wonderland; or Alaska and the Inside Passage|Lieut. Frederick Schwatka

British Dictionary definitions for Gish

Gish

/ (ɡɪʃ) /

noun

Dorothy. 1898–1968, US film actress, chiefly in silent films

her sister, Lillian. 1896–1993, US film and stage actress, noted esp for her roles in such silent films as The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916)

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