HILT Meaning of HILT in English n. & v.n. 1 the handle of a sword, dagger, etc. 2 the handle of a tool. v.tr. provide with a hilt. up to the hilt completely. [ OE hilt(e) f. Gmc ] Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012