First Known Use: 14th century
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1gild
verb \ˈgild\
: to cover (something) with a thin layer of gold
gild·ed \ˈgil-dəd\ or gilt \ˈgilt\ gild·ing
Full Definition of GILD
transitive verb
1
: to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
2
a : to give money to b : to give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to c archaic : to make bloody
— gild·er noun
— gild the lily
: to add unnecessary ornamentation to something beautiful in its own right
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Origin of GILD
Middle English, from Old English gyldan; akin to Old English gold gold
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Definition of GILD
variant of guild
GILD Defined for Kids
gild
verb \ˈgild\
gild·ed or gilt \ˈgilt\gild·ing
Definition of GILD for Kids
: to cover with a thin coating of gold <gilded doors>
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