gilded. 1  covered or highlighted with gold or something of a golden color. 2  having a pleasing or showy appearance that conceals something of little worth.
The verb RECUSE has 2 senses: 1. disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case. 2. challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law. Familiarity information: RECUSE used as a verb is rare.
Full Definition of ESPOUSE. transitive verb. 1. : marry. 2. : to take up and support as a cause: become attached to. â esÂ·pousÂ·er noun. See espouse defined for English-language learners. See espouse defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of ESPOUSE. transitive verb. 1. : marry. 2. : to take up and support as a cause: become attached to. â esÂ·pousÂ·er noun. See espouse defined for English-language learners. See espouse defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.