Gild is a related term of lacquer.
As verbs the difference between gild and lacquer
is that gild is to cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf while lacquer is to apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
As nouns the difference between gild and lacquer
is that gild is while lacquer is a glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
gild
English
Verb
To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
To adorn.
To make appear drunk.
Derived terms
* gild the lily
* gild the pill
lacquer
Alternative forms
* (l)
Noun
(-)
A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.
Synonyms
* varnish
Derived terms
* lacquerer
Verb
(
en verb)
To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
Derived terms
* lacquer band
* lacquer tree
* lacquerware
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