Gostak
The phrase "the gostak distims the doshes" was coined in 1923 by C. K. Ogden and I. A. Richards in their book The Meaning of Meaning. It is an example of how it is possible to derive meaning from the syntax of a sentence even if the referents of the terms are entirely unknown. This can be seen in the following dialogue:
In science fiction
In Amazing Stories, Dr. Miles Breuer wrote a story, now considered a classic, titled "The Gostak and the Doshes". Other writers have picked up on the reference, notably David Gerrold.
Related Topics:
Amazing Stories - Miles Breuer - David Gerrold
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