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“Gild” or “Gilled” or “Guild”

gild / gilled / guild are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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gild g·IH·l·d

  • verbdecorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold.

gilled

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

guild g·IH·l·d

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“gild”

  • …a grammar school, called the Gild School, since at least 1485.
  • The Gild School
  • …Laxton was educated at the Gild School and became an apprentice…
  • …a licence to refound the Gild, properly authorizing its existence.
  • The Gild was affected by the Abolition…
  • …to be known as the Gild or Fraternity of the Blessed…

“gilled”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“guild”

  • …ceremony of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, honoring the best achievements…
  • …of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
  • …was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for "outstanding…
  • The company is a trade guild given a royal charter in…
  • Simon Guild - guitar (1990–1994)
  • 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards
  • …nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance…
  • …clergy and staff offices, the Guild Hall, and a chapel.
  • As dictated by the Writers Guild of America, Sparks receives full…
  • Book Guild.

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