Gild Definition & Meaning
gild
- noun
- a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
- verb
- decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
"Gild" in song lyrics
See how gild is used in real songs:
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"Which virtue gave the golden age to gild"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"creation of the grant to london abolishing the weavers' gild"
AOL — AOL -
"www.larry gild"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with gild
Usage tips for "gild"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gild" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gild to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does gild mean?
- a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today" decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
- What part of speech is gild?
- Gild is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does gild have?
- Gild has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).