Definitions for "Gilding"
The art or practice of overlaying or covering with gold leaf; also, a thin coating or wash of gold, or of that which resembles gold.
Gold in leaf, powder, or liquid, for application to any surface.
Any superficial coating or appearance, as opposed to what is solid and genuine.
Staining of textiles caused by oxidation of oil acquired or applied during processing. Note.. The presence of oxidized oil may cause discoloration and affect the dyeing property of the material. In the manufactore of woollen and woi-sted yarns, this discoloration is sometimes referred to as 'yellowing' or 'bronzing'.
Keywords:  edge, see
See edge gilding.