English Explanatory Dictionary

guild

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.
  2. A corporation.
  3. A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits.
  4. An organized group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer game.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ɡɪld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guild.wav

Word forms

guild guilds gild

Etymology

From Middle English gilde, from Old Norse gildi (“payment, guild”). Related to geld, yield, yauld.

Synonyms

Hanse trade union union professional association

Related words

guild hall guildhall guildsman guildswoman common house common hall

Derived words

altar guild extraguild frithguild guildable guildic guildie guildless guildlike guildmaster guildmate guildmember guildmistress guildship guildwide intraguild
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