1 [U] a thin layer of gold, or sth like gold that is used on a surface for decoration:
gilt buttons / lettering
2 (gilts) [pl.] (BrE, finance) gilt-edged INVESTMENTS
3 [C] (especially AmE) a young female pig
IDIOMS
take the gilt off the gingerbread (BrE) to do or be sth that makes a situation or ACHIEVEMENT less attractive or impressive
