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Raregilding
The correct spelling is gilding.
How to pronounce gilding
verb
IPA: /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
Say it like: Jil-din-g
The correct spelling is gilding. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
- 2.To adorn.
- 3.To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
- 4.To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
- 5.To make appear drunk.
noun
- 1.The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
- 2.Gold leaf.
- 3.A coating of gold or gold-coloured paint, etc.
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