Definition

To cover something with gold or a gold-like substance again.

Example

The artist decided to regild the old frame to restore its original beauty.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was thinking about how to regild that old picture frame.

That could really bring it back to life!

Yeah, it used to look so nice before it got dull.

Totally! A little regilding will make it stand out again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Regild → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "gild" (from Old English "gieldan", meaning to pay or to give). The word "regild" means to pay or give again, often in the context of renewing or restoring something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'giving again' — 're-' means again, and 'gild' relates to paying or giving. This helps you remember that 'regild' means to pay or give again.

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