gylt

Gylt is a term with limited current use and a few distinct senses. In historical English lexica, gylt is sometimes cited as a rare variant spelling of gilt, the adjective meaning covered with gold and the noun referring to a thin layer of gold. In modern English practice, gilt and gild are the standard forms, and gylt is treated as archaic or dialectal.

In fiction and popular culture, gylt is occasionally employed as the name of a material with magical or extraordinary properties. In fantasy settings, gylt may be described as a luminous, highly conductive, or exceptionally durable metal used in enchantments, jewelry, or technology. Because it is a fictional usage, details vary by author and work.

As a proper noun, Gylt appears in some modern works as a place name or surname. It is not widely attested as a real-world geographic or genealogical term, and its use is largely confined to narrative contexts.

See also: gilt, gild; gilt (finance).