| n. | 1. | 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; |
| 2. | A guildhall. | |
| 3. | A religious association or society, organized for charitable purposes or for assistance in parish work. |
| Noun | 1. | guild - a formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today" |
GUILD. A fraternity or company. Guild hall, the place of meeting of guilds. Beame's, Glanville, 108 (n).
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