noun
- Plural of guildswoman; women who are members of a guild, a professional or trade association.
Usage: Primarily historical or formal contexts; Refers to women in medieval and early modern craft or merchant guilds
Examples
- The guildswomen of the weavers' guild maintained strict quality standards for their textiles.
- Medieval guildswomen often trained apprentices in their trades.
- Records show that guildswomen in some cities held significant economic power.
- The guildswomen gathered to discuss new regulations for their profession.