gilt 1
/gilt/ , v.
1. a pt. and pp. of gild 1 .
adj.
2. gilded.
3. gold in color; golden.
n.
4. the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.
5. gilt-edged security.
gilt 2
/gilt/ , n.
a young female swine, esp. one that has not produced a litter.
[ 1300-50; ME gilte gylta ]