gelt

¹ American

[gelt] / gɛlt /

verb

a simple past tense and past participle of geld.

gelt ² American

[gelt] / gɛlt /

noun

Slang.

money.

gelt ¹ British

/ ɡɛlt /

verb

archaic a past tense and past participle of geld 1

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gelt ² British

/ ɡɛlt /

noun

slang cash or funds; money

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Etymology

Origin of gelt

1890–95; < Yiddish < Middle High German geld money; in earlier British dial. uses < German or Dutch; see geld ²

Example Sentences

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The Times arts editor Jessica Gelt contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Later in the talk, Gelt asked Whitmer about her future political plans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

These talks with community stakeholders have confirmed what my colleague Jessica Gelt reported in May: that our local theaters are facing an unprecedented crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022

If I’m not mistaken Gelt wrote her story with musical rhythms in mind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2020

The banking-house of Van Gelt and Van Stopper, in Amsterdam, had dealt largely in securities issued by the Emperor for the support of his wars.

From The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas by Cooper, James Fenimore

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