Gilt (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb
  1. a simple past tense and past participle of gild1.
adjective
  1. gilded.
  2. gold in color; golden.
noun
  1. the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.
  2. gilt-edged security.
noun
  1. a young female swine, especially one that has not produced a litter.
verb
  1. a past tense and past participle of gild 1
noun
  1. gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding
  2. another word for gilding (def. 1), gilding (def. 2)
  3. superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour
  4. a gilt-edged security
  5. to destroy the part of something that gives it its appeal
adjective
  1. covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded
noun
  1. a young female pig, esp one that has not had a litter
Gilt (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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