Giver of a bright look to two army men? (4)

I believe the answer is:

gilt

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'giver' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for gilt that I've seen before include "Bond" , "Sow" , "Gold-coloured coating" , "following 28 [SILVER]" , "Coating that looks like gold" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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