Advertisement

Advertisement

gilt bronze

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilt bronze1

First recorded in 1885–90

Discover More

Example Sentences

A girl in gilt bronze was holding a cup and ball, and the ball formed the pendulum.

He also made twelve gilt-bronze statues of Bavarian sovereigns.

Of wheels it contained eighteen hundred; the material of the case was gilt bronze, and round.

They are often finely mounted in gilt bronze with muslin or porcelain flowers.

This money was at once employed in the purchase of six fine horses, some gilt bronze locks, and a tame monkey.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


giltgilt-edged