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. Phrases and idioms: up to the hilt completely. Etymology: OE hilt(e) f. Gmc Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012