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Gilt Meaning in English

word

ˈɡɪɫt
GILT
ɡˈɪlt
GILT

التعريف

A thin layer of gold or something with a golden appearance; also, a young female pig that has not yet given birth.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Gilt' is formal/literary when referring to a golden coating and rare in everyday speech. In animal farming, 'gilt' means a young female pig. Do not confuse with 'guilt' (feeling of having done wrong). Common in phrases like 'gilt-edged' (high quality).

جمل نموذجية

The frame had a gilt edge.

basic

She admired the gilt letters on the old book.

basic

The young gilt will become a mother soon.

basic

After years, the once-gilt statue looked dull and faded.

natural

Collectors pay more for antiques with original gilt.

natural

At the farm, we separated the gilts from the sows.

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