First Known Use: 14th century
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1gilt
adjective \ˈgilt\
: having a golden color
: covered with gilt
Full Definition of GILT
: covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold
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Origin of GILT
Middle English, from past participle of gilden to gild
2gilt
noun
Definition of GILT
1
: gold or something that resembles gold laid on a surface
2
slang : money
3
: superficial brilliance
4
: a bond issued by the government of the United Kingdom
First Known Use of GILT
15th century
3gilt
noun
Definition of GILT
: a young female swine
Origin of GILT
Middle English gylte, from Old Norse gyltr; akin to Old English gelde sterile — more at geld
First Known Use: 14th century
GILT[1] Defined for Kids
1gilt
noun \ˈgilt\
Definition of GILT for Kids
: a thin layer of gold or something like gold <The vase was covered with gilt.>
2gilt
noun
Definition of GILT for Kids
: a young female pig
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gilt
noun \ˈgilt\
Medical Definition of GILT
: a young female swine
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