guildhall
Americannoun
noun
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the hall of a guild or corporation
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a town hall
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Also: gildhall. the meeting place of a medieval guild
Etymology
Origin of guildhall
before 1000; Middle English; Old English gegyld healle; see guild, hall
Example Sentences
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The Grade I-listed theatre, described as the largest intact medieval guildhall in England, is undergoing major conservation work.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2024
The guildhall, built in 1420, was named after a religious foundation - the Guild of the Holy Cross.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2016
Prof Mulryne says the school and guildhall help to put Shakespeare's background into its actual historical setting.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2016
This also happened to an altar painting in the guildhall - and one of the biggest discoveries during the restoration was finding a well-preserved picture of John the Baptist, painted almost 600 years ago.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2016
The Fellerings and Mouzaive were content with converted stables next to the guildhall, but Thyon refused them, demanding to scout other sites.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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