v. t.
A female pig, when young.
p. p. & a.
Gilded; covered with gold; of the color of gold; golden yellow.
n.
Gold, or that which resembles gold, laid on the surface of a thing; gilding.
a.
Having a gilt edge; as, gilt-edged paper.
a.
Of the best quality; -- said of negotiable paper, etc.
n.
The Pagrus, / Chrysophrys, auratus, a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-colored head); -- called also giltpoll.
n.
The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; -- called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.
n.
A yellow-tailed worm or larva.
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