Guild

Webster's Condensed Dictionary- A Condensed Dictionary of the English Language · 1909 · p. 262

gild, n. An a ociation of men, of the same cla or kindred pursuits, for mutual aid and protection. [D. gild, G. gilde, a guild, society, AS. and Goth, gild, Ic. gild i, payment, tribute, AS. gild an, to pay; yield.] — Guild'hall, -hawl, n. The hall where a guild or corporation a emble.