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gilding

/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/ noun C2
  1. The art of applying gold leaf to a surface. (uncountable)
  2. Gold leaf. (uncountable)
  3. A coating of gold or gold-colored paint, etc. (countable)

Plural gildings

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