Gilt-edge

Gilt-edge
Gilt-edge Gilt"-edge`, Gilt-edged Gilt"-edged`, a. 1. Having a gilt edge; as, gilt-edged paper. [1913 Webster]

2. Of the best quality; -- said of negotiable paper, etc. [Slang, U. S.] [1913 Webster]


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  • Gilt Edge — Gilt Edge, TN U.S. city in Tennessee Population (2000): 489 Housing Units (2000): 198 Land area (2000): 2.914496 sq. miles (7.548510 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.036181 sq. miles (0.093708 sq. km) Total area (2000): 2.950677 sq. miles (7.642218… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

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  • gilt-edge — adjective see gilt edged * * * gilt edge «GIHLT EHJ», adjective. = gilt edged. (Cf. ↑gilt edged) …   Useful english dictionary

  • gilt edge — As applied to commercial paper, a colloquialism, meaning of the best quality or highest price, first class; but not implying that a note which is not gilt edge is not collectible, or that the maker is irresponsible. Also, a bond or other security …   Black's law dictionary

  • gilt edge — As applied to commercial paper, a colloquialism, meaning of the best quality or highest price, first class; but not implying that a note which is not gilt edge is not collectible, or that the maker is irresponsible. Also, a bond or other security …   Black's law dictionary

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  • gilt-edge — adjective see gilt edged …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • gilt-edge —  Of high quality and reliability.  ► “Gilt edged bonds are marketable bonds denominated in sterling that are issued by the Bank of England on behalf of the treasury.” (Euromoney, Aug. 1995, p. 68) …   American business jargon

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