Vergoldung

gilding

noun fer-GOL-doong Rare

Origin: from vergolden, to gild

Also means

gilt layer

Usage Note

Vergoldung is the application of gold leaf or gold to a surface, common on frames and icons. The verb is vergolden; Blattgold is the gold leaf used.

Examples

"Die Vergoldung des Rahmens war stellenweise abgeblättert."

Natural Translation

The gilding of the frame had flaked off in places.

Literal Translation

The gilding of-the frame was in-places flaked-off.

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