silver gilt

noun

an ornamental coating of silver, silver leaf, or a silver-colored substance.

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Origin of silver gilt

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425

Words nearby silver gilt

silver fizz, silver fluoride, silver foil, silver fox, silver frost, silver gilt, silver goal, silver gray, silver hake, silver halide, silver iodate
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