English Explanatory Dictionary

gilding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of gild
noun
  1. The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
  2. Gold leaf.
  3. A coating of gold or gold-colored paint, etc.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

Word forms

gilding gildings

Derived words

amalgam gilding electrogilding fire-gilding fire gilding gilding metal mercury gilding wash-gilding water gilding
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