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ma·son (mā′sən)

noun

  1. a person whose work is building with stone, brick, concrete, etc.
  2. Freemason

Etymology: OFr maçon < ML macio < Frank *makjo- < *makon, akin to OE macian, to make

transitive verb

to build of or reinforce with masonry

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mason Synonyms

Mason

n.

Freemason, a member of the Masonic order, Shriner.

Degrees of Masons include: Blue Lodge:

First, Entered Apprentice, Second, Fellowcraft, Third, Master Mason, Fifth, Past Master, Twelfth, Knight Templar; Scottish Rite: Fourth, Secret Master, Fifth, Perfect Master, Twelfth, Master Architect; Thirty-third Degree.

mason

n.

bricklayer, brickmason, stonemason, tiler; see worker.


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mason Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • locate: The ancient Britons, the Celts and the medieval church masons intentionally located their sacred places in very specific places.

Converse of subject

  • carve: Almost certainly, the stonework was carved by masons who had worked at Canterbury Cathedral.

Adjective modifier

  • monumental: Monumental Masons will not tout for business within the cemetery.

Noun used with modifier

  • sand: These areas are largely dominated by lugworms, sand masons and other polychaetes.

Possessives

  • mark: The tower stair displays a good array of masons ' marks.
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