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GILT-EDGED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gilt-edged mean?
• GILT-EDGED (adjective)
The adjective GILT-EDGED has 2 senses:
1. of the highest quality or value
2. having gilded edges as the pages of a book
Familiarity information: GILT-EDGED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of the highest quality or value
Context example:
gilt-edged credentials
Similar:
superior (of high or superior quality or performance)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having gilded edges as the pages of a book
Similar:
adorned; decorated (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)
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