Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To deprive of gilding.

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Examples

  • Does it serve any purpose to ungild the crown of Louis XIV., to scrape the coat of arms of Henry

    Les Miserables 2008

  • Does it serve any purpose to ungild the crown of Louis XIV., to scrape the coat of arms of Henry IV.?

    Les Miserables, Volume III, Marius 1862

  • Does it serve any purpose to ungild the crown of Louis

    Les Misérables Victor Hugo 1843

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