Definition of gilds:
(v) :
(transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
(v) :
(transitive) To adorn.
(v) :
(transitive) To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
(v) :
(transitive, cooking) To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
(v) :
(transitive) To give a brilliant colour or flush to one's face; (also) to make appear drunk.
(n) :
Archaic spelling of guild. [A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.]