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gilt

The correct spelling is gilt.

How to pronounce gilt

/ɡɪɫt/
verb

IPA: /ɡɪɫt/

Say it like: Jil-t

The correct spelling is gilt. To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
  2. 2.To adorn.
  3. 3.To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
  4. 4.To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
  5. 5.To make appear drunk.

noun

  1. 1.Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.
  2. 2.Money.
  3. 3.A security issued by the Bank of England (see gilt-edged)
  4. 4.A gilded object, an object covered with gold.
  5. 5.A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding.

adjective

  1. 1.Golden coloured.

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