Gild and Gilt

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Gild verb - Decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold.

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Gilt is a synonym for gild. In some cases you can replace term "Gilt" with "Gild", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: gilded, gilding, gilder

Gilt adjective - Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold.

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Gild is a synonym for gilt. Sometimes you can use "Gild" instead a verb "Gilt".

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