noun
guild
GILD/ɡɪld/
An organized association of people sharing a trade or interest.
The potters' guild shares finished work around a table.
Etymology
Old English gegield “brotherhood” merged with gield “payment, offering.” The link is explained as members’ contributions to a protective or trade society, though an origin in religious offerings has also been proposed.
In context
the dramanist guild of america a 101 year old trade association which advances the rights of over 8 500 playwrights composers librettists and lyricists across the united states
More examples
- Several guilds joined the fair.
- She entered the guild.
- The guild trained apprentices.
Forms
guild · guilds
Similar words
- association
- A broad organized group.
- union
- Usually represents workers in employment matters.