Gilt-Noun and at times a adjective
Definition– It refers to having a thin layer of gold or something that resembles a golden color. It can also be used to refer to a young female swine.
Where I found the definition of Gilt: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gilt
I Discovered this word when I saw it on the list of definitions
The way I understand this word is by thinking of fake jewelery that resembles gold. That piece of jewelry is actually metal with a gilt coating.
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Rather than referring to the list of words from “Ways of Seeing” I suggested you might not know but would want to, think back to the video itself. Berger mentions a painting in a gilt frame. What does that mean? Does it mean something different than the fake jewelry you’re thinking of?