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Definition gilt in British English

gilt noun

noun
/ɡɪlt/
1

a thin layer of gold or something like gold, used for decorating objects

Example

lettered in gilt

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer anvil bar beat
2

a security with a fixed rate of interest issued by the UK government

Example

Falling gilt yields have led to annuities becoming much worse value.

Synonyms and related words
bear bearish bear market
Definition gilt in British English