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Shriner

American

[shrahy-ner] / ˈʃraɪ nər /

noun

a member of a fraternal order Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine that is an auxiliary of the Masonic order and is dedicated to good fellowship, health programs, charitable works, etc.

Etymology

Origin of Shriner

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; shrine + -er ¹

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Shriner

It was an Uber or Lyft, and I had skipped the XL option to save a few minutes, so I was crammed into the back like a Shriner in a mini-kart parade.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Walking onstage Saturday afternoon in the Mojave Tent, Scott Shriner pumped his fist and drew a huge round of cheers from the overflow crowd of several thousand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025

Shriner posted $1 million bond and was released from custody late Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025

On Thursday, reporters for the New York Post quoted Scott Shriner as saying that his wife was OK as he walked the couple’s four dogs outside their home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025

A week later an intent little group formed a ragged circle about the big table in the private office of Bartholomew Berg, head of the Berg, Shriner Advertising Company.

From Personality Plus Some Experiences of Emma McChesney and Her Son, Jock by Edna Ferber

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