gilt
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Money.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
three corrupted men […]
Have, for the gilt of France,—O guilt indeed!—
Confirm'd conspiracy with fearful France
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gilt” mean?
Money.
Is “gilt” formal or informal?
gilt is generally slang.