GILT


Meaning of GILT in English

I. ˈgilt adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of gilden to gild

Date: 14th century

: covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold

II. noun

Date: 15th century

1. : gold or something that resembles gold laid on a surface

2. slang : money

3. : superficial brilliance

4. : a bond issued by the government of the United Kingdom

III. noun

Etymology: Middle English gylte, from Old Norse gyltr; akin to Old English gelde sterile — more at geld

Date: 14th century

: a young female swine

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