gilt
- 01 C1 Advanced
n.a type of investment or bond issued by the British government.
n.a high-grade investment security, specifically a bond issued by the UK government.
Simple“Many investors buy gilts because they are considered a very safe investment.”
In context“Market analysts observed a sharp rise in gilt yields following the central bank's announcement regarding interest rate adjustments.”
UsageUsually used in the plural form 'gilts' when referring to the market or multiple securities.
- 02 C2 Proficiency
n.a young female pig that has not yet had babies.
n.a young female domestic pig, typically one that has not yet farrowed.
Simple“The farmer kept the healthiest gilt to join the breeding herd next year.”
In context“The livestock judge evaluated the gilt based on her physical structure and potential for future reproductive success.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.having the colour of gold or covered in a thin layer of gold.
adj.covered with gold leaf or gold-coloured pigment; golden in appearance.
Simple“The sun set behind the hills, giving the clouds a beautiful gilt edge.”
In context“The library was filled with gilt-edged volumes that shimmered under the soft glow of the chandeliers.”
Formed in English from the verb gild (“to cover in gold”). Compare gold and German Geld.
From Middle English gilt, gylt, from Old Norse gyltr; compare geld and yelt.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.