Meaning Of The Word Gilt-edged

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Gilt-edged Definition

What's The Definition Of Gilt-edged?

gilt-edged
Gilt-edged stocks or securities are issued by the government for people to invest in for a fixed period of time at a fixed rate of interest.

gilt-edged in American English
having gilded edges, as the pages of a book
adjective: having the edge or edges gilded

gilt-edged in British English
adjective: denoting government securities on which interest payments will certainly be met and that will certainly be repaid at par on the due date

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