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guild
noun \ˈgild\
: an organized group of people who have joined together because they share the same job or interest; especially : an association of people who made or sold goods in the Middle Ages
Full Definition of GUILD
1
: an association of people with similar interests or pursuits; especially : a medieval association of merchants or craftsmen
2
: a group of organisms that use the same ecological resource in a similar way <a feeding guild>
— guild·ship \ˈgil(d)-ˌship\ noun
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Variants of GUILD
guild also gild \ˈgild\
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Origin of GUILD
Middle English gilde, from Old Norse gildi payment, guild; akin to Old English gield tribute, guild — more at geld
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to GUILD
- Synonyms
- board, brotherhood, chamber, club, college, congress, consortium, council, fellowship, fraternity, association (also gild), institute, institution, league, order, organization, society, sodality
GUILD Defined for Kids
guild
noun \ˈgild\
Definition of GUILD for Kids
: an association of people with common interests or aims
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