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June 30, 2016 Word of the Day
gild
/
ˈ
gɪld/
verb
gild
/
ˈ
gɪld/
verb
gilds; gilded;
or
gilt
The edge of the teacup is gilded.
Definition of GILD
[+ object]
:
to cover (something) with a thin layer of gold
gild
a statue
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