gilt
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
gilts
plural
gilts
Britannica Dictionary definition of GILT
1
[noncount]
:
a thin layer of gold or of something like gold
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She covered the frame with gilt.
2
[count]
British
:
a stock or bond that is considered to be a very safe investment
:
a gilt-edged security
— usually plural
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She has/keeps her money in gilts.
2
gilt
/ˈgɪlt/
adjective
2
gilt
/ˈgɪlt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of GILT
always used before a noun
1
:
having a golden color
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a gilt marble surface
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gilt paint
2
:
covered with gilt
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a gilt plate
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gilt buttons
