gilt-edged Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite of the highest quality or value
- gilt-edged securities
- gilt-edged credentials
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adjective satellite having gilded edges as the pages of a book
WordNet
Gilt"-edge`, Gilt"-edged` adjective
(Also<
- Gilt-edge
- Gilt-edged
)
Definitions
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Having a gilt edge; as, .gilt-edged paper -
Of the best quality; -- said of negotiable paper, etc. Slang, U. S.