gilt-edged

gilt-edged

having gilded edges, as the pages of a book
of the highest quality, grade, or value: gilt-edged securities

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gilt-edged

also gilt-edge

adjective

Having gilded edges, as the pages of a book.
Of the highest quality or value: gilt-edged securities; gilt-edged credentials.
Very wealthy: “Barricades prevented the curious from coming any closer to the gathering of gilt-edged mourners” ( Edward Rothstein )

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