How Do You Spell GUILDSHIP?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪldʃɪp] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "guildship" is [ɡˈɪldʃɪp], [ɡˈɪldʃɪp], [ɡ_ˈɪ_l_d_ʃ_ɪ_p] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪldʃɪp] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "guildship" is [ɡˈɪldʃɪp], [ɡˈɪldʃɪp], [ɡ_ˈɪ_l_d_ʃ_ɪ_p] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Guildship, noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪldʃɪp/
Definition:
Guildship refers to the status or office of being a guild member or a participant in a guild. It specifically denotes the position, rights, and obligations associated with belonging to a guild, a medieval association of craftsmen or merchants.
A guild, in historical context, was a formal organization comprising individuals of the same profession, trade, or skill. These groups were prevalent during the Middle Ages and operated as unions or associations, often with strong local influence, aimed at protecting the interests and regulating the activities of their members. The term guildship, therefore, encompasses the position and role of being a member in such a guild.
Being granted guildship meant being recognized as a skilled craftsman or trader, entitled to certain privileges, legal protections, and access to networks of assistance and cooperation. It implied a commitment to uphold the guild's values, rules, and expectations, as well as contributing to the overall welfare and prosperity of the guild and its members. Guildship generally connoted a level of prestige and expertise within a particular trade or craft, with guild members often enjoying exclusive rights and monopolies in their professions.
In modern usage, guildship can also refer metaphorically to any privileged or exclusive membership or association, often implying a sense of belonging to a specialized group or club for mutual benefit or support.
