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gɪʃgish
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Princeton's WordNet
Gish, Lillian Gishnoun
United States film actress who appeared in films by D. W. Griffith (1896-1993)
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gishnoun
A magician, or character that is skilled in both physical combat and the use of magic. Most gish characters use their magical abilities to increase their own personal combat abilities (known as "buffing").
gishnoun
An outsider.
Etymology: The term originates in the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game, where it originally referred to a Githyanki fighter/wizard combination.
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Gish
Gish is the debut studio album by American alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins, released in May 1991 through Caroline Records. Frontman Billy Corgan has variously described Gish as a "very spiritual album" and "an album about spiritual ascension".Despite initially peaking at only number 195 on the Billboard 200 upon its release, Gish received critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at the band's distinctive psychedelic sound. The album was eventually certified platinum (one million copies shipped in the US) by the RIAA. On April 1, 2019 Rolling Stone magazine ranked Gish the 32nd greatest grunge album of all time.
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"Gish" refers to a technique of argument or debate, often used in rhetorical situations. It involves rapidly presenting multiple specious arguments, half-truths, and misrepresentations in rapid succession, making it difficult for the opponent to address all of them adequately. The term originated from the name of Duane Gish, a prominent creationist who often used this technique.
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Gish
Gish is the debut album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, released in May 1991 through Caroline Records. Frontman Billy Corgan described Gish as a "very spiritual album". Despite initially peaking at only number 195 on the Billboard 200 upon its release, Gish was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Gish
Magician of magic buffering in any multiple skills. Effective white magic wizard. Quite the humorous character. Quickwit and a grin to kill for, except when angry then run because after that gish grin you’ll regret ever crossing them. Talented in misty step. Usually a wonderfully harmonious reality creator
Good wizards
Etymology: German English folk lore Githyanki
Submitted by Vdawg on August 9, 2020
GISH
Nickname for Angie Basurco
Submitted by Naturewalks on July 3, 2022
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GISH
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gish is ranked #8711 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Gish surname appeared 3,768 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Gish.
94.7% or 3,570 total occurrences were White.
1.9% or 74 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.7% or 64 total occurrences were of two or more races.
0.7% or 28 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
0.6% or 24 total occurrences were Asian.
0.2% or 8 total occurrences were Black.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gish in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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