plural gilts
1
: a thin layer of gold or of something like gold
She covered the frame with gilt.
2
British
: a stock or bond that is considered to be a very safe investment : a gilt-edged security
—usually plural
She has/keeps her money in gilts.
always used before a noun
1
: having a golden color
a gilt marble surface
gilt paint
2
: covered with gilt
a gilt plate
gilt buttons
gilt
3 of 3past tense and past participle of gild
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“Gilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gilt. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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