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GUILDHALL

\ɡˈɪldhɔːl], \ɡˈɪldhɔːl], \ɡ_ˈɪ_l_d_h_ɔː_l]\

Definitions of GUILDHALL

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The hall where a guild or corporation usually assembles; a town-hall; the great court of judicature in London.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The meeting place of a guild-especially applied to the hall of the corporation of London.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The hall where a guild or corporation usually assemble; hence, the town hall;â€”in London it is also the chief police court.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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