guige, gige (gej)

[OF., also guigne, guiche, guice, guise, guinche, the strap of a shield, also a strap or cord attached to a banner, sword belt, etc., It. guiggia, the strap of a shield, the strap of a sandal or slipper, the upper-leather of a slipper or shoe, etc.] The strap of a shield, by which it is supported over the shoulder, and by which it can be hung up when not in use. Also gig, gigue. Guignet's green. See green1. Guikwar, n. Same as Gaikwar. guilala (gwi-lä lä), n. Same as bilalo. guild1t, v. t. An obsolete spelling of gild1, guild2, guild able, etc. See gild2, etc. guilder, gilder2 (gil'der), n. [Formerly also gilden; var. of gilden2.] 1. A gold coin formerly current in the Netherlands and in Germany. -2. Now, a Dutch silver coin of the IMG:content-2775.png:[blocks in formation] The salary of a Burgomaster of Amsterdam is but five hundred guilders a year. guildhall, n. Sir W. Temple , The United Provinces, ii. See gildhall .