GoH

plural GoHs · alternative GOH

1. slanglifestyleA person invited to attend a convention, in recognition of their contributions to the convention's field, to give one or more speeches and attend convention events.

   It will be readily seen that the GoH’s speech will be a convention highspot next Easter, and the Peterborough Committee are to be congratulated on an excellent choice.

   1962 November 18, Ron Bennett, “Skyrack”, in Science-Fiction Five-Yearly, number 47

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   The same interviewing problem is bound to crop up again in the mail, which regularly brings requests for written replies to lengthy questionnaires. And it will certainly surface in April, when I'm scheduled to appear as GoH at the Cinecon in Australia. Far be it for me to complain about the trip; I feel it's my duty to go, if only to heal the breach in international relations caused by Tucker's visit some years ago. But there will be fan interviews and press interviews and -- if Tucker did as much damage as I suspect -- there may even be questions asked in Parliament.

   1981 November, Robert Bloch, “An Outerview with Robert Bloch”, in Science-Fiction Five-Yearly, number 7, page 5

   Speaking for myself only, I have never been drawn to a con by the GoH, but I have often been introduced to the work of a writer as a result of their being Honoured by the con committee.

   2001 March 25, Del Cotter, “Choosing a GoH (was Ten-Year Race Memory in the Science Fiction Community.”, in rec.arts.sf.fandom (Usenet), message-ID <kw8eXoHpnmv6EwuD@branta.demon.co.uk>

plural GOHs

1. slanglifestyleAlternative letter-case form of GoH.

   There used to be just one Pro GOH, and 90% of the time it was a writer. These days there's usually a Writer GOH, an Editor GOH, and an Artist GOH, and each will have an hour in which to make a speech. Check the schedule; usually they're at awkward times, as they're rarely big draws.

   2002, Mike Resnick, “Your First Worldcon”, in Once a Fan..., →ISBN, page 102

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   You need a popular/famous/realy^([sic]) talented artist/writer/actor/etc who is known for doing furry books/movies/art/etc for your GUEST OF HONOR. Some GOH posibilities^([sic]) for cons have to be asked up to two years before the con and some will only do cons if paid. They must be transported to the con and given rooms,food and such. Most cons do not pay bar tabs though. Two GOHs are a good idea in case one can't make it and cancels. Having back-ups is good to. It is posible^([sic]) to have a con without any famous GOHs, but it tends to hurt membership a bit.

   1993 November 29, Jazmyn Concolor, “Re: Midwest Furry Con? (was: I'm here! I can post!)”, in alt.fan.furry (Usenet), message-ID <jazmynCH8LKu.Dso@netcom.com>

plural Gohs · alternative Go · alternative Wu · alternative Ng

1. A Chinese surname from Hokkien.

alternative Gôh

1. A region of Ivory Coast.

   Synonyms: Gôh, Gôh Region, Goh Region