(a) To overlay (sth.) with gold, cover with gilding, gild; (b) fig. to conceal (sth. bad) under a fair exterior or appearance; (c) to decorate (sth.) with gold; inlay (sth.) with gold, embroider or……

(a) A building used by a guild; the meeting house of the guild merchant; the hall of the corporation of a town, town hall; (b) in surnames & place names [see Smith PNElem. 1.201]. …