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Traditional English :: gilet
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gilemot.html - n.
a light often padded waistcoat, usu. worn for warmth by women. [F, = waistcoat] |
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English Idioms :: gill
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gilemot.html - See: FED TO THE GILLS at FED UP, GREEN AROUND THE GILLS or PALE AROUND THE GILLS. |
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English Idioms :: gilt-edged
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gilemot.html - {adj.} Of the highest quality. * /Government saving bonds are considered by many to be a gilt-edged investment./ |
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Traditional English :: gild(1)
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gilemot.html - v.tr. (past part. gilded or as adj. in sense 1 gilt) 1 cover thinly with gold. 2 tinge with a golden colour or light. 3 give a specious or false brilliance to. gilded cage luxurious but restrictive surroundings. gilded youth young people of wealth, fashion, and flair. gild the lily try to improve what is already beautiful or excellent. gilder n. [OE gyldan f. Gmc] |
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Traditional English :: gild(2)
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gilemot.html - var. of GUILD. |
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Traditional English :: gilding
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gilemot.html - n.
1 the act or art of applying gilt.
2 material used in applying gilt. |
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