gilt

¹

[gilt]

verb

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

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

[gilt]

noun

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

gilt

¹

/ ɡɪlt /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of gild 1

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

/ ɡɪlt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilt¹

C15: from Old Norse gyltr; related to Old English gelte, Old High German gelza, Middle Low German gelte

Example Sentences

The yield on 30-year UK government bonds - which are known as gilts - has been rising for a number of months, although has now fallen back slightly.

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The yield on 30-year UK government bonds - which are known as gilts - has been rising for a number of months.

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The 30-year gilt is important in sectors requiring long-term returns: pensions and insurance.

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The yield on 30-year UK government bonds - known as gilts - has been rising for some months, and this adds to the cost of UK government debt due to higher interest payments.

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A black and gilt disco vibe permeates the 500-capacity space, from the undulating wood ceiling made from salvaged Hollywood Bowl seats to velveteen booths and a winking poster advertising Quaaludes.

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