Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gilder
Noun
ˈɡɪl.dər
Definition
A person or machine that applies a thin layer of gold or gold-like material to a surface.
Examples
- The gilder carefully applied the gold leaf to the ornate picture frame.
- In the workshop, the gilder demonstrated the techniques of her craft.
Meaning
Gilder refers to someone who specializes in the art of gilding, which involves the delicate process of covering objects with gold leaf or gold paint.
Synonyms
- Goldsmith
- Decorator
- Artisan
