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third degree definition

third degree

  1. in Freemasonry, the degree of master mason
  2. ☆

    Etymology: orig. ? fig. use of ritual by Freemasons

    Informal harsh, grueling treatment and questioning of a prisoner in order to force a confession or exact information: often preceded by the

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