guild

Etymology

From Middle English gilde, from Old Norse gildi (“payment, guild”). Related to geld, yield, yauld.

noun

  1. A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.
  2. A corporation.
  3. (ecology) A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits.
  4. (video games) An organized group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer game.

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