gilt
1a simple past tense and past participle of gild1.
gold in color; golden.
the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.
gilt-edged security.
Origin of gilt
1Words that may be confused with gilt
Other definitions for gilt (2 of 2)
a young female swine, especially one that has not produced a litter.
Origin of gilt
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British Dictionary definitions for gilt (1 of 2)
/ (ɡɪlt) /
a past tense and past participle of gild 1
gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding
another word for gilding (def. 1), gilding (def. 2)
superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour
a gilt-edged security
take the gilt off the gingerbread to destroy the part of something that gives it its appeal
covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded
British Dictionary definitions for gilt (2 of 2)
/ (ɡɪlt) /
a young female pig, esp one that has not had a litter
Origin of gilt
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