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Etymology
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Historically, the predominant word for “guild” was in Low German,  in Central German, and  in Upper German. In contemporary standard German, the predominant use is for historic merchant guilds,  for historic craftsmen guilds, and  for modern interest groups of craftspeople.

Noun

 * 1)  guild, especially of craftsmen
 * 2)  all of those who practice some craft or  any profession