Gilted or Gilded?

MWallace

Looking up the definition this morning, I find it spelled both ways. Gilted and Gilded. However, my spellchecker says gilted is misspelled and offers gilded as the correct spelling. Any comments?

Sonorandesertrat

When used as adjectives, the spellings are typically gilt or gilded. Examples: a gilded lily, gilt bronze.

CaptHenway

I prefer gilded. I suspect that gilted is an older usage now fallen out of favor.

lkeigwin

There is no gilted. There is gilt and there is gilded.

Subtle difference. Both refer to gold color. Gilded is more about the quality of gold.
Lance.

ricko

The above are correct ... a coin or object may have gilt because it has been gilded....Cheers, RickO

keets

gilt to me refers to the layer of Gold that is applied to an object.
gilding is the process.
gilded is what has taken place.

guilty refers to the worker who has performed the gilding, old English spelling is guiltee.

MWallace

@lkeigwin said:
There is no gilted. There is gilt and there is gilded.

Subtle difference. Both refer to gold color. Gilded is more about the quality of gold.
Lance.

Thanks to all that answered. Makes sense now.

RogerB

Gelding ? A golden horse with no family jewels?

keets

Roger, nice!!!!!!