noun
- a person who applies gold leaf or gold paint to a surface, especially as a craft or profession
Examples
- The gilder carefully applied thin sheets of gold leaf to the picture frame.
- Medieval gilders decorated manuscripts with intricate gold designs.
- She apprenticed with a master gilder to learn the traditional techniques.
- The gilder's steady hands were essential for precise gold application.
- Gilders often work on furniture, artwork, and architectural details.
- The museum hired a skilled gilder to restore the gilded mirror.