| Guild (guild) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Guild |
| [OE. gilds, AS.
gild, gield, geld, tribute, a society or company
where payment was made for its charge and support, fr. AS. gildan,
gieldan, to pay. See Yield, v. t.] |
An association of men belonging to the same
class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid and
protection; a business fraternity or corporation; as, the Stationers'
Guild; the Ironmongers' Guild. They were originally
licensed by the government, and endowed with special privileges and
authority.
A guildhall.
A religious association or society,
organized for charitable purposes or for assistance in parish
work.
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