GILDED


Meaning of GILDED in English

/gil"did/ , adj.

1. covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color.

2. having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.

[ bef. 1000; GILD 1 + -ED 2 ; r. ME gild, OE gegyld ]

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