Guild

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɡɪld/
• Rhymes: -ɪld
• Homophones: gild, gilled

Origin

From Middle English gilde, from Old Norse gildi ("payment, guild")

Noun

1. A group of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages
2. (biology) A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits

Synonyms

• (group of tradespeople) union, trade union, professional association