gilder

Meanings

• noun

  A person who covers objects, especially bases of statues or picture frames, with gold or gold leaf.

  - "The gilder carefully applied the gold leaf to the statue's base."
  - "The museum hired a skilled gilder to restore the ornate frames."

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Variants

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gild , gild the lily , gilded , gilded the lily , gilder , gilders , gilding , gilding the lily , gilds , gilds the lily , gilt , gilt the lily

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Etymology

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From Old French gilder 'to gild', from gild 'gold'.

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Trivia

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1. Gilding was used extensively during the Renaissance period to add a sense of luxury and opulence to art and architecture.

2. The term 'gilded age' refers to a period of extreme wealth and prosperity, often associated with the late 19th century in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. gilding: The process of covering a surface with gold or gold leaf.

2. gold leaf: Thin sheets of pure gold used for gilding.

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Culture

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In art and sculpture, gilders have played an essential role in preserving and enhancing the appearance of valuable works. Their skills are often passed down through generations.

How to Memorize "gilder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carefully applying gold leaf to a statue or picture frame.
   - Visualize the gleaming gold surface reflecting light.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gilder' with the image of a skilled artist working with gold.
   - Think of a stately home with ornate gold-gilded frames.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'gilder' is someone who 'gilds' things with gold.
   - Think of the word as 'gold-lider', emphasizing the gold aspect.

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