Note 411 — HISTORY OF LYNN. PART III. (continued 2)
Reading edition
The word Gild, (says Chambers,) is formed from the Saxon Gildan, to pay, became every man was gildare, i.e. to pay something towards the charge and support of the company.
Reading edition
The word Gild, (says Chambers,) is formed from the Saxon Gildan, to pay, became every man was gildare, i.e. to pay something towards the charge and support of the company.