3. One of a community established at Rome, by Charlemagne, to guide
pilgrims to the Holy Land.
Guige (gj or gj), n. [Obs.] See Gige.
Guild (?), n. [OE. gilds, AS. gild, gield, geld, tribute, a society or
company where payment was made for its charge and support, fr. AS.
gildan, gieldan, to pay. See Yield, v. t.] 1. 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.