Gish

[ gish ]

noun

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

Gish

/ ɡɪʃ /

noun

1. GishDorothy18981968FUSFILMS AND TV: actress Dorothy. 1898–1968, US film actress, chiefly in silent films
2. GishLillian18961993FUSFILMS AND TV: actressTHEATRE: stage actress 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)

Example Sentences

Gish Jen is the author of four novels and a collection of stories.

From The Daily Beast

Given the casting of Gish, however, one imagines that Charlotte will be sticking around for a while longer.

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Gish merely presented her a sheaf of assorted angle-worms, neatly bound with a pink ribbon tied into a simple knot.

From Project Gutenberg

The inscription informs us that this vase was dedicated to the god Nin-gish-zi-da by Gudea for the prolongation of his life.

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The observers concluded that Miss Gish was to do a little galloping shortly.

From Project Gutenberg

Ah-gish-hn-ahkon climbed above the waters, and reached the summit of Edgecumbe.

From Project Gutenberg

The earth is shaped like the back of a turtle, and rests on a pillar; Ah-gish-hn-ahkon holds the pillar.

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