Gild
/ɡɪld/noun
To cover thinly with gold or a golden color.
Did you know?The term 'gild' connects back to ancient practices where gold was not just a metal but a symbol of divine favor and immortality in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰel-
“to shine or to be bright.”
Old English
Old English
gyldan
“to pay or to sacrifice; to provide something precious.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
gilda
“to pay, to yield.”
Middle English
Middle English
gilden
“to cover with gold, to adorn.”
Modern English
English
gild
“to adorn with gold, to make something appear more valuable.”