gelt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lunatic.
noun
  1. Gilding; gilt.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of geld
noun
  1. A gelding.
noun
  1. Money.
  2. Tribute; tax.
  3. Money, especially that given as a gift on Hanukkah or used in games of dreidel.
  4. Chocolate candy in the shape of coins, usually wrapped in metallic foil, usually eaten on Hanukkah and often used for games of dreidel.

Pronunciation

/ɡɛlt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gelt.wav

Word forms

gelt gelts

Etymology

From Irish geilt.

Derived words

rum-gelt smear-gelt
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