guilds

Noun

guild (plural guilds)

1. A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.
   • The swinging of its censers, the silence of its members / Oh, the Guild of Mute Assassins2003, “Guild of Mute Assassins”, performed by Clutch

   Synonyms:

   Hanse, trade union, union, professional association

2. A corporation.
3. A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits.
4. (collective) An organized group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer game.

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