Guild Definition
gild
guilds
noun
guilds
In medieval times, a union of men in the same craft or trade to uphold standards and protect the members.
Webster's New World
Any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests.
Webster's New World
A similar association, as of merchants or artisans, in medieval times.
American Heritage
A group of species in a community that use similar environmental resources in a similar way, such as a group of songbirds that all glean insects from leaves.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Guild
Noun
Singular:
guild
Plural:
guildsOrigin of Guild
Middle English gild from Old Norse gildi payment, guild
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English gilde, from Old Norse gildi (“payment, guild”)
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