gilt

¹ American  

[gilt] / gɪlt /

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of gild.

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adjective

1. gilded.

2. gold in color; golden.

noun

1. the thin layer of gold or other material applied in gilding.

2. gilt-edged security.

gilt ² American  

[gilt] / gɪlt /

noun

1. a young female swine, especially one that has not produced a litter.

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gilt ¹ British  

/ ɡɪlt /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of gild 1

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noun

1. gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding

2. another word for gilding gilding

3. superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour

4. a gilt-edged security

5. to destroy the part of something that gives it its appeal

adjective

1. covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded

gilt ² British  

/ ɡɪlt /

noun

1. a young female pig, esp one that has not had a litter

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Etymology

Origin of gilt¹

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective

Origin of gilt²

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English gilte, Old Norse gylta

Example Sentences

The U.K. plans to sell gilts maturing in June 2032 by programmatic tender on Tuesday, followed by an auction of October 2035 gilts on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

—Yields on U.K. government bonds, or gilts, were little changed as markets turn calmer.

From The Wall Street Journal

The markets already are calling the potential Scottish bonds “kilts,” a play on the word used for British bonds, named “gilts” after the gilded borders on old bond certificates.

From The Wall Street Journal

He claimed "leaks and spin" from the Treasury had led to market speculation being "rife and the gilt markets volatile".

From BBC

Yields on U.K. government bonds, known as gilts, rose from low levels, while sterling eased as investors turned their focus to concerns about backloaded tax hikes in Wednesday’s U.K. budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• gaudy
• gleaming
• glittering
• golden
• lustrous
• painted
• sparkling