Question

what were guilds?(give answer in short)​

Answer 1

A guild /ɡɪld/ is an association of artisans or merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade in a particular area. The earliest types of guild formed as a confraternities of tradesmen. They were organized in a manner something between a professional association, a trade union, a cartel, and a secret society.

Answer 2

Answer:

A guild is an association of artisans or merchants who oversee the practice of their crafts in a particular area.

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