Plural of guildsman: multiple male members of guilds or male craftspeople belonging to guild organizations.
From 'guildsman' plus the plural '-en,' an archaic English plural form (like 'oxen'). Though modern English uses '-men' as both singular and plural, historical texts distinguish them.
Medieval cities were ruled as much by councils of guildsmen as by nobles—they had political power because they controlled all the skilled labor!
Plural of guildsman; masculine default terminology obscures women guild members and apprentices in historical and contemporary guild structures.
Use 'guild members' or 'craftspeople' as gender-neutral plural. In historical contexts, acknowledge 'guildsmen and guildwomen' if both roles are documented.
["guild members","craftspeople","artisans"]
Medieval guild records systematically undercounted women's economic contributions; using 'guildsmen' perpetuates historical erasure of female craftspeople and merchants.
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