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guild (gild)

noun

  1. in medieval times, a union of men in the same craft or trade to uphold standards and protect the members
  2. any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests

Etymology: ME gild, blend of ON gildi, guild, guild-feast & OE gyld, association (of paying members), akin to OHG gelt, OFris ield, all < base seen in OE gieldan, to pay: see yield

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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