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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Luke Woodhouse, the 25th seed, defeated fellow Englishman Andrew Gilding 4-1 to reach the fourth round for the second successive year.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
Andrew Gilding set up a meeting with Littler after the former UK Open champion beat Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode 11-5 to reach the last eight of the World Matchplay for the second successive year.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
Meanwhile, 12th seed Nathan Aspinall is through to the last 16 for the first time in five years after a 4-0 win over 21st seed Andrew Gilding.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2024
Wright lost 10-5 to Andrew Gilding, while Chisnall was thrashed 10-2 by Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024
Manual of the Art of Bookbinding: Containing full instructions in the different Branches of Forwarding, Gilding, and Finishing.
From Mechanical Drawing Self-Taught by Rose, Joshua
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