Gold or other metal in a thin layer; gilding.
"The farmer separated the gilt from the rest of the herd because she was ready for her first litter."
A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding.
simple past tense and past participle of gild
"The artist carefully gilt the edges of each frame before placing them on display."
Golden coloured.
"The old clock tower was painted white, but its roof and decorative trim were made of gilt to catch the sunlight."