hilt
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hilt

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>

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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