English Explanatory Dictionary

gish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A character that is skilled in both physical combat and the use of magic.
  2. An outsider.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ɡɪʃ/

Word forms

gish gishes

Etymology

The term originates in the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) game, where it originally referred to a Githyanki fighter/wizard combination. Gish is not an official term used in D&D referring to this, but is also used to refer to any character who has a martial/spellcasting combination of abilities.

Derived words

Gish gallop
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