gilder

gild·er

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Definitions of gilder word

noun gilder a silver or nickel coin and monetary unit of the Netherlands until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 cents; florin. Abbreviation: Gld., f., fl. 1
noun gilder a former gold coin of the Netherlands; florin. 1
noun gilder the monetary unit of the Netherlands Antilles and Suriname, equal to 100 cents. 1
noun gilder the Austrian florin. 1
noun gilder any of various gold coins formerly issued by German states. 1
noun gilder One who gilds; one whose occupation is to overlay with gold. 1

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English. See gild1, -er1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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