01 n. The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold.
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1.
The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold.
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2.
Gold in leaf, powder, or liquid, for application to any surface.
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3.
Any superficial coating or appearance, as opposed to what is solid and genuine.
Phrases & compounds
Gilding metal —
a tough kind of sheet brass from which cartridge shells are made.