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Definition of gilt
(Entry 1 of 3)
: covered with gold or gilt : of the color of gold
gilt
noun (1)Definition of gilt (Entry 2 of 3)
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: gold or something that resembles gold laid on a surface
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: superficial brilliance
4
: a bond issued by the government of the United Kingdom
gilt
noun (2)Definition of gilt (Entry 3 of 3)
: a young female swine
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Kids Definition of gilt
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a thin layer of gold or something like gold
The vase was covered with gilt.
gilt
nounKids Definition of gilt (Entry 2 of 2)
: a young female pig
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Medical Definition of gilt
: a young female swine
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