This grand liquior that hath gilded them.
Shak.
Gild"ale` (?), n. [AS. gilgan to pay + E. ale. See Yield, v. t., and
Ale.] A drinking bout in which every one pays an equal share. [Obs.]
Gild"en (?), a. Gilded. Holland.
Gild"er (?), n. One who gilds; one whose occupation is to overlay with
gold.
Gil"der (?), n. A Dutch coin. See Guilder.
Gild"ing (gld"ng), n. 1. The art or practice of overlaying or covering
with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which
resembles gold.