Definitions

1. verb

to cover or decorate with gold or gold leaf

“The artist decided to engild the frame of the painting.”

2. verb

to make or become richer or more valuable

“The city’s economy began to engild as new businesses moved in.”

3. verb

to cover or ornament with gold or other precious metals, often in a lavish or excessive manner

“The palace was engilded with intricate carvings and precious gems.”