gild

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
2. 2
   To adorn.
3. 3
   To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
4. 4
   To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
5. 5
   To give a brilliant colour or flush to one's face; (also) to make appear drunk.

Noun

1. 1
   Obsolete spelling of guild.