gilt-edged

gilt-edged
/gilt"ejd'/, adj.
1. having the edge or edges gilded: gilt-edged paper.
2. of the highest or best quality, kind, etc.
3. Finance.
a. (of securities and bonds) of the highest rating or quality; secure.
b. (of bonds) government backed or guaranteed.
Also, gilt-edge.
[1810-20]

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