The term 'Medieval Guild' refers to a type of association or organization that was popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. The two crossword solutions, 'Hanse' and 'Hansa, ' refer to a particular type of Medieval Guild known as the Hanseatic League. This league was an alliance of merchant guilds and market towns that formed in the 12th century and lasted until the 16th century. It was a powerful economic force in Northern Europe and had its own legal system and diplomatic representation.