hilt
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noun \ˈhilt\Definition of HILT
: a handle especially of a sword or dagger
— to the hilt
1
: to the very limit : completely <the farm was mortgaged to the hilt>
2
: with nothing lacking <played the role to the hilt>
See Origin of HILT
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German helza hilt
First Known Use: before 12th century
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