How Do You Spell UNGILD?

Pronunciation: [ʌnɡˈɪld] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "ungild" is [ʌnɡˈɪld], [ʌnɡˈɪld], [ʌ_n_ɡ_ˈɪ_l_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

UNGILD Meaning and Definition

  1. Ungild is a verb that refers to the act of removing or stripping away the gilding or gold embellishment from an object or surface. The term is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "reverse" and the word "gild," which means to cover or adorn with gold or something of a golden appearance.

    Ungilding can be seen as a process that involves removing the decorative or ornamental aspect of an item, thereby exposing its underlying material or structure. This can be accomplished through various means such as scraping, sanding, or chemical treatments to dissolve or strip away the gilded layer.

    The act of ungilding is often undertaken to reveal the true or original state of an object, particularly in cases where the gilding has become worn, damaged, or no longer desired. It can also be undertaken for the purpose of restoration or preservation, with the aim of revitalizing or reviving the object's natural form or historical accuracy.

    Additionally, ungilding can be considered metaphorical, referring to the process of stripping away superficial layers or appearances to reveal the true nature or essence of something. In this sense, it can be seen as an act of uncovering or exposing the reality beneath the surface, whether it be in the realm of individuals, organizations, or concepts.

Etymology of UNGILD

The word "ungild" is derived from the combination of two Old English words: "un-" and "gild".

1. "Un-" is a prefix in English meaning "not" or "opposite of". It is derived from the Old English "un-" which has the same meaning.

2. "Gild" in Old English referred to a payment made, usually in gold or silver, as compensation or penalty. It had a broader meaning of payment or contribution, sometimes used to denote a tribute or tax. The word is related to the Old English "geldan" meaning "to pay" or "to yield", and also to the verb "yield" in English.

By combining the negative prefix "un-" and the noun "gild", the word "ungild" was formed in Old English to express the opposite or negation of making a payment, specifically in the context of taxes or tribute.

Conjugate verb Ungild

CONDITIONAL

I would ungild
you would ungild
he/she/it would ungild
we would ungild
they would ungild

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be ungilding
you would be ungilding
he/she/it would be ungilding
we would be ungilding
they would be ungilding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ungild
you would have ungild
he/she/it would have ungild
we would have ungild
they would have ungild

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been ungilding
you would have been ungilding
he/she/it would have been ungilding
we would have been ungilding
they would have been ungilding

FUTURE

I will ungild
you will ungild
he/she/it will ungild
we will ungild
they will ungild

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ungilding
you will be ungilding
he/she/it will be ungilding
we will be ungilding
they will be ungilding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ungilded
you will have ungilded
he/she/it will have ungilded
we will have ungilded
they will have ungilded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ungilding
you will have been ungilding
he/she/it will have been ungilding
we will have been ungilding
they will have been ungilding

IMPERATIVE

you ungild
we let´s ungild

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ungild

PAST

I ungilded
you ungilded
he/she/it ungilded
we ungilded
they ungilded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ungilding
you were ungilding
he/she/it was ungilding
we were ungilding
they were ungilding

PAST PARTICIPLE

ungilded

PAST PERFECT

I had ungilded
you had ungilded
he/she/it had ungilded
we had ungilded
they had ungilded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ungilding
you had been ungilding
he/she/it had been ungilding
we had been ungilding
they had been ungilding

PRESENT

I ungild
you ungild
he/she/it ungilds
we ungild
they ungild

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ungilding
you are ungilding
he/she/it is ungilding
we are ungilding
they are ungilding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ungilding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ungilded
you have ungilded
he/she/it has ungilded
we have ungilded
they have ungilded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ungilding
you have been ungilding
he/she/it has been ungilding
we have been ungilding
they have been ungilding