noun
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the act or art of applying gilt to a surface
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the surface so produced
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another word for gilt 1
Etymology
Origin of gilding
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at gild 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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They were then sent for gilding and upholstery, before Mr Desnoues added designs and a wood finish.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
Furthermore, though Mr. Reed presents himself as an intellectually superior theologian, gilding his carefully-choreographed arguments with props and theatrical flourishes, the script itself doesn’t hold him in the same regard.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024
Hristoff, who was born in Istanbul and is now based in New York, has been creating works of layered screen printing, painting, gilding and drawing in a well-known, almost 20-year-long series titled “Everything and Nothing.”
From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024
It's not just the tutoring and the violin lessons and right resume gilding internship.
From Salon • Aug. 26, 2023
What more could he ask for, but this — the late-day sun gilding the top of his new store gold as the knob of a flagpole.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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