Gilde

Etymology

17th century, from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch gilde. Related to Geld and gelten, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *geldan (“to pay”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɪldə/

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Noun

Gilde f (genitive Gilde, plural Gilden)

1. (historical) guild, especially of merchants
2. (figurative) Used in the names of certain clubs, e.g. marksmen clubs or carnival clubs.
3. (figurative, fairly rare) any group of, usually prestigious, people

   Synonym: Riege

   die Gilde der Geehrten/Preisträger ― those who were honoured with a prize [at some public event]

   die Gilde der Torschützen ― those who scored [at some football match]

See also

• Innung
• Zunft