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Meaning of gilt

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gilt

Pronunciation:/ɡɪɫt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

  2. To adorn.

  3. To decorate with a golden surface appearance.

  4. To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.

noun

Definitions

  1. Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.

  2. Money.

  3. A security issued by the Bank of England (see gilt-edged)

  4. A gilded object, an object covered with gold.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Golden coloured.