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Definition of: gild
(gild) v.t. gild·ed or gilt, gild·ing
1. To coat with or as with gold or gold leaf.
2. To give a pleasing or attractive appearance to; gloss over.
3. Obs. To redden or smear (with blood). See synonyms under ADORN. ♦ Homophone: guild. [OE gyldan]
—gild′er noun
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