Meaning of gilt in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡɪlt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    gilt

    Definitions

    1. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

    Examples

    • « long aureate (or golden) hair »
    • « a gold carpet »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    gilt

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old Norse gyltr

    Definitions

    1. a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

    Derived terms

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