gild

Definition

To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.

Etymology

From Middle English gilden, gulden, from Old English gyldan (“to gild, to cover with a thin layer of gold”), from Proto-West Germanic *gulþijan, from Proto-Germanic *gulþijaną, from Proto-Germanic *gulþą (“gold”).

Example Sentences

• "High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt."
• "I will make fast the doors, and gild myself With some more ducats, and be with you straight."
• "Gild the entire outside with beaten egg yolk, and sprinkle it with grated parmesan."