I. gil·der ˈgil(d)ə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect gilder trap, Old Norse gildra, gildri; akin to Old Norse gilja to entice, Old Swedish gjæl skap lewdness and perhaps to Greek thelein to wish, Old Slavic želěti to desire
dialect England : snare ; especially : one made of horsehair and used to catch birds
II. gild·er ˈgildə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: gild (I) + -er
: one that gilds ; especially : one whose occupation is to overlay with gold or gilt