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gī̆ld(e
n.
Additional spellings:
gilde
58 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) An association of dues-paying members, organized for charitable, religious, or political purposes; a fraternity, guild; (b) an association of craftsmen or tradesmen, a craft guild.
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