noun
- plural of guildsman; members of a guild, especially a medieval craft or trade association
Usage: historical; typically refers to skilled craftspeople or merchants organized into professional associations
Examples
- The guildsmen of the stonemasons' guild maintained strict standards for their craft.
- Medieval guildsmen controlled the quality and price of goods in their respective trades.
- The guildsmen gathered in the town square to celebrate their annual festival.
- Apprentices worked under experienced guildsmen to learn their trade.
- Wealthy guildsmen often held positions of influence in city government.