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gilt

1 American  
[gilt] / gɪlt /

verb

  1. a simple past tense and past participle of gild.

adjective

  1. gilded.

  2. gold in color; golden.

noun

  1. the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.

  2. gilt-edged security.

gilt 2 American  
[gilt] / gɪlt /

noun

  1. a young female swine, especially one that has not produced a litter.

gilt 1 British  
/ ɡɪlt /

verb

  1. a past tense and past participle of gild 1

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noun

  1. gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding

  2. another word for gilding gilding

  3. superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour

  4. a gilt-edged security

  5. to destroy the part of something that gives it its appeal

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adjective

  1. covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded

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gilt 2 British  
/ ɡɪlt /

noun

  1. a young female pig, esp one that has not had a litter

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Etymology

Origin of gilt1

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective

Origin of gilt2

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English gilte, Old Norse gylta

Example Sentences

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This will be followed by an announcement on gilt issuance by the Debt Management Office.

From The Wall Street Journal

The outlook for the government’s finances has improved in recent months and investors expect the Debt Management Office to announce lower sales of gilts in the next fiscal year in an announcement due Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wore the dress uniform of the US Navy, blue wool cutaway coat with two rows of gilt buttons.

From Literature

The U.K. is due to sell March 2033 gilts on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Expectations that the Bank of England will lower its key interest by more than previously anticipated in the first half of this year have helped drive gilt prices up and yields down.

From The Wall Street Journal

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