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gilt¹ Definition

gilt (gilt)

transitive verb

gild

adjective

overlaid with gilding

noun

gilding

gilt² Definition

gilt (gilt)

noun

a young female pig; immature sow

Etymology: ME gilte < ON gyltr: for IE base see geld

gilt Synonyms

gilt

modif.

gilded, golden, plated, gold-washed, tinseled, glittering, showy, gaudy, specious, meretricious, painted, varnished, shiny, sparkling, gleaming, lustrous, gold-filled, alloyed, overlaid, gold-edged, tinsel, trumpery, tawdry, cheap, brummagem*.

Antonyms genuine*, solid gold, 18-carat.

gilt Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • spine: Original red cloth, blocked in gilt on spine.

Converse of object

  • index: We would also welcome the Government issuing gilts indexed to increases in longevity.
  • frame: Beautiful gilt framed still life oil paintings adorn the walls and a carved desk occupies a corner.

Adjective modifier

  • index-linked: The ideal tool is index-linked gilts, which guarantee to retain their value in real terms.
  • dated: The average duration of conventional dated gilts is just 7 ½ years.
  • silver: The Mace The Town's Mace is made of silver gilt.
  • benchmark: However, these are spreads of corporate bonds over the benchmark gilt or treasury bill for the relevant maturity.
  • conventional: The average duration of conventional dated gilts is just 7 ½ years.
  • fixed: The Fund's exposure to index-linked and fixed coupon gilts was reduced by the same amount.

Modifies a noun

  • lettering: Blue cloth binding with gilt lettering; light wear on edges.
  • repo: It is proposed that this be adopted to enhance the settlement of gilt repo in CREST.
  • buckle: The artifact captioned as the Maltby brooch is actually a gilt bronze buckle with garnets from East Boldon, Tyne and Wear.
  • vignette: Original navy blue fine-ribbed cloth, with gilt vignette on front board.
  • bronze: At the center of the arch is a statuette of Mars in gilt bronze on a stone base.
  • tooling: Late C19th green leather over dark green cloth; raised bands, gilt tooling, red leather title label on spine.

Noun used with modifier

  • ten-year: Yields on ten-year gilts, which peaked at 9 1/4 per cent in mid-September, are now 8 3/4 per cent.
  • silver: This is a handsome silver gilt standing Cup, or " Loving Cup " .
  • copper: The figures of Christ and the Apostles are in silver relief, set against a background of copper gilt.
  • edge: Original cream colored cloth, blocked with figure of girl in gilt; top edge gilt; integral silk bookmark.
  • replacement: This booklet has been developed to assist producers tackle the challenges of lifetime production from replacement gilts.

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