What does GILTS mean?
gilts
- Parts of Speech: noun (plural)
- Definitions: Gilts are young female pigs that have not yet given birth. In finance, gilts are bonds issued by the British government.
- Pronunciations: US: /ɡɪlts/, UK: /ɡɪlts/
- Origin and Usage: The term "gilts" originated from the Old Norse word "gylta," which means "young sow." In agriculture, gilts are typically bred to become sows, and are often sold at a premium price due to their potential for producing a large litter of piglets. In finance, gilts are issued by the British government to raise capital and are considered low-risk investments.
- Synonyms: For the agricultural definition, there are no direct synonyms. For the financial definition, synonyms include UK government bonds, gilt-edged securities, and sovereign bonds.
- Related Words: gilt, gifts, glits, glist, glitz.
- Example Sentences:
- She purchased two gilts to add to her pig breeding operation.
- Investors seeking low-risk investments may choose to invest in gilts.
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