gild
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transitive verb \ˈgild\gild·ed \ˈgil-dəd\ or gilt \ˈgilt\ gild·ing
Definition of GILD
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
Origin of GILD
Middle English, from Old English gyldan; akin to Old English gold gold
First Known Use: 14th century
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