gilt-edged

It was a little red leather book with gilt- edged pages, and I was most intrigued by its little gold lock.

Sterling and gilt-edged government bonds strengthened a bit; the credit-rating agencies expressed renewed confidence.

I don't mean a gilt-edged proclamation from God, describing every step you are to take for the rest of your existence.

of a gilt-edged security; having less than5 years to run before redemption.

It wasn't all plain-sailing for United, however, as the Tigers passed up some gilt-edged opportunities.

Gilt-edged securities are among the safest of all investments.

With those palm trees and the Pacific Ocean beckoning, the Golden State appears sure to retain gilt-edged home values.

Bowls brimmed with fresh fruit, and gilt-edged religious books were everywhere.

Foliaceous strip is gilt-edged, brightness of colour and lustre.

Later the term "gilt-edged" came to have a wider meaning , standing for safety and security.

While satisfied with Liverpool's performance and result, the Dutchman spurned a gilt-edged chance to win the game late on.

That is why such debt is regarded as risk-free (or in Britain, gilt-edged), although only inflation-linked bonds may merit that description.

It's alright Drogba kicking off afterwards but didn't he have a gilt-edged opportunity to make it 2 - 0?

The Flemish centre of old Lille, with its cobbled streets and gilt-edged stonework, has been scrubbed up;

of a gilt-edged security;