gild Definition

gild¹
verb gilded, gilt, gilding

1. To cover something with a thin coating of gold or something similar.

Thesaurus: overlay, plate, wash, tinsel, electroplate, coat.
2. To give something a falsely attractive or valuable appearance.

Idiom: gild the lily

To try to improve something which is already beautiful enough, often spoiling it in the process.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon, from gyldan gold.

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gild² guild

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guild
gild
noun

1. A medieval association of merchants or craftsmen for maintaining standards and providing mutual support.
2. A name used by various modern societies, clubs and associations.

Example: the Townswomen's Guild
Thesaurus: association, league, fellowship, brotherhood, organization, corporation, fraternity, order, society, union, club, lodge.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon gield.