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gilt

(gɪlt)
Word forms: plural gilts
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A gilt object is covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint.
...marble columns and gilt spires.
2. countable noun
Gilts are gilt-edged stocks or securities.
[British, business]

gilt in British English 1

(ɡɪlt)
verb
1.  a past tense and past participle of gild1
noun
2. 
gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding
3.  another word for gilding (sense 1), gilding (sense 2)
4. 
superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour
5. 
a gilt-edged security
6.  take the gilt off the gingerbread
adjective
7. 
covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded

gilt in British English 2

(ɡɪlt)
noun
a young female pig, esp one that has not had a litter
Word origin
C15: from Old Norse gyltr; related to Old English gelte, Old High German gelza, Middle Low German gelte

gilt in American English 1

(gɪlt)
verb transitive
1.  alt. pt. & pp. of
gild1
adjective
2. 
overlaid with gilding
noun
3. 
gild1 verb transitive

gilt in American English 2

(gɪlt)
noun
a young female pig; immature sow
Word origin
ME gilte < ON gyltr: for IE base see geld1

More idioms containing
gilt

take the gilt off the gingerbread

Examples of 'gilt' in a sentence
gilt

Ten-year gilt yields also edged up slightly.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Falling gilt yields have pushed fund liabilities higher.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We got an inkling of that with a rise in gilt yields at the end of last week.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Two months ago the yield on ten-year gilts was 0.5 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The ten-year gilt yield pushed above 1 per cent yesterday for the first time since the referendum.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At one point the 30-year gilt yield sank to only 1.19 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
UK ten-year gilt yields have now hit 1.45 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At 1.2 per cent, the yield on gilts is higher than the return on many other bonds and the interest on most savings accounts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Longer term we still see the best value in gilts and possibly gold.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There were photographs in gilt frames dotted about the walls.
Louise Carpenter AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004)
The overwhelming bulk of the quantitative easing programme has involved buying gilts.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The double drawing room has matching white marble fireplaces and gilt mirrors at either end.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The impact of the paintings in their heavy gilt frames is palpable.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Many of these paintings have gilt frames because they were originally displayed in rooms without electric light.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Investors who have bought individual gilts and retail bonds have less to worry about than holders of bond funds.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
When you buy a gilt below its face value you will get back more capital than you put in.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But the weakening pound meant ten-year gilt prices underperformed their eurozone counterparts.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Gilts eased after investors rediscovered their appetite for riskier debt elsewhere in Europe.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
They are buying gilts for the same reason, pushing the price up and the yield down.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Don't expect polished sculptures and gilt framed pictures.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The money is being used to buy gilts, thus reducing the yield.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is also possible to buy gilts from the government's debt management office or a stockbroker.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Experts warn that the outlook for gilt yields is uncertain, though they are expected to remain low.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I went in today to inquire about buying gilts.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
On the back wall there was a large gilt picture frame; a projector played banned films on its blank canvas.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The yield on ten-year gilts rose by two basis points to 1.75 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The yield on ten-year gilts eased one basis point to 2.20 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The 10-year gilt yield is under 1.5%.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
 Gilts are bonds issued specifically by the British Government.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The ten-year gilt yields were up 15 basis points.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The flat-screen TVs are surrounded by gilt frames and sit above painted faux fireplaces.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Lion heads, gold gilt or gem designs, pop one on a shirt and be the centre of attention.
The Sun (2013)
They are suspected of rigging the price of government bonds, or gilts, before trying to sell them to the bank.
The Sun (2013)

In other languages
gilt

British English: gilt ADJECTIVE
A gilt object is covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint.
...marble columns and gilt spires.
  • American English: gilt
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dourado
  • Chinese: 镀金的
  • European Spanish: dorado
  • French: doré
  • German: vergoldet
  • Italian: dorato
  • Japanese: 金ぱくの
  • Korean: 도금한
  • European Portuguese: dourado
  • Latin American Spanish: dorado

All related terms of 'gilt'

gild
If you gild a surface, you cover it in a thin layer of gold or gold paint .
gilt bronze
ormolu (sense 2 )
gilt-edged
Gilt-edged stocks or securities are issued by the government for people to invest in for a fixed period of time at a fixed rate of interest.
parcel-gilt
partly gilded , esp (of an item of silverware ) having the inner surface gilded
silver-gilt
silver covered with a thin film of gold
gilt-edged stock
government stock on which interest payments will certainly be met and that will certainly be repaid at par on the due date
cunner
a fish ( Crenilabrus melops ) of the wrasse family found in British coastal areas
gilt-edged securities
government securities on which interest payments will certainly be met and that will certainly be repaid at par on the due date
take the gilt off the gingerbread
to spoil something or make it seem less good
ormolu
a gold-coloured alloy of copper , tin , or zinc used to decorate furniture , mouldings , etc

Chinese translation of 'gilt'

gilt

(ɡɪlt)

adj

  1. [frame, jewellery] 镀(鍍)金的 (dùjīn de)

n (u)

  1. 镀(鍍)金 (dùjīn)
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