guildhall

or gild·hall

[ gild-hawl ]

noun

1. (in Britain) the hall built or used by a guild or corporation for its assemblies; town hall.

guildhall

/ ˈɡɪldˌhɔːl /

noun

1. 1. the hall of a guild or corporation
   2. a town hall
2. Alsogildhall the meeting place of a medieval guild

Word History and Origins

Origin of guildhall¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English gegyld healle; guild, hall

Example Sentences

The Queen walked from Windsor Castle to the Guildhall with the Duke of Edinburgh.

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The story of her cruel death amid the flames at Smithfield belongs rather to that bloody spot than to the Guildhall.

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Aldermanbury derives its name from the ancient court or bery of the aldermen, which is now held at the Guildhall.

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He is described during the examination at the Guildhall as having been perfectly placid, and as having smiled occasionally.

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The lassie's elfin face looked out from a low, rear window of the Candlemakers' Guildhall at the top of the Row.

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"Let's part friends," he repeated, and paused, remembering that you cannot go away and leave a lady planted in the Guildhall.

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