gelt

Pronunciation: /ɡɛlt/

The English word “gelt” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

A lunatic.
Gilding; gilt.
A gelding.
Money.
Tribute; tax.
Money, especially that given as a gift on Hanukkah or used in games of dreidel.
Chocolate candy in the shape of coins, usually wrapped in metallic foil, usually eaten on Hanukkah and often used for games of dreidel.

Borrowed from Irish geilt.

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