noun

gelt

Gelt (noun) means Tribute; tax.

noun

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.

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Etymology

In the basic sense of "money", attested since the early 16th century, initially from (an Early New High German continuation of) Middle High German gelt (modern German Geld), from Old High German gelt (“payment, money”), or in some cases from (an Early Modern Dutch continuation of) Middle Dutch gelt. Later, and in the Jewish-related senses, from Yiddish געלט (gelt). The German, Dutch and Yiddish words are all from Proto-Germanic *geldą (“reward, gift, money”). Doublet of native words geld and yield.

Rhymes for gelt

felt melt belt Welt pelt spelt smelt

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gelt?

"gelt" (noun) means tribute; tax.

What are the different meanings of gelt?

"gelt" has 3 main meanings: 1. Tribute; tax; 2. Money, especially that given as a gift on Hanukkah or used in games of dreidel; 3. Chocolate candy in the shape of coins, usually wrapped in metallic foil, usually eaten on Hanukkah and often used for games of dreidel.