Gildings'

gild·ing

[gil-ding]
noun
1.
the application of gilt.
2.
the gold leaf or other material with which something is gilded.
3.
the golden surface produced by the application of gilt.
4.
something used to create a deceptively pleasing, impressive, or alluring aspect or character.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English; see gild1, -ing1

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gilding (ˈɡɪldɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  the act or art of applying gilt to a surface
2.  the surface so produced
3.  another word for gilt

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gild
O.E. gyldan, from P.Gmc. *gulthianan (cf. O.N. gylla "to guild"), from *gulthan "gold."
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