01 n. An association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid and protection; a business fratern…
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An association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid and protection; a business fraternity or corporation; as, the Stationers' Guild; the Ironmongers' Guild. They were originally licensed by the government, and endowed with special privileges and authority.
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A guildhall.[Obs.]
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A religious association or society, organized for charitable purposes or for assistance in parish work.