freemasonry
[free-mey-suh n-ree]
- secret or tacit brotherhood; fellowship; fundamental bond or rapport: the freemasonry of those who hunger for knowledge.
- (initial capital letter) the principles, practices, and institutions of Freemasons.
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Origin of freemasonry
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Contemporary Examples of freemasonry
Johnson vows, at the beginning of the novel, to initiate his readers into the “freemasonry of the race.”
Importantly, he makes clear the political and spiritual inclusiveness of Freemasonry, which is one of its greatest strengths.
Historical Examples of freemasonry
He secured this accommodation on the strength of Freemasonry.
War from the InsideFrederick L. (Frederick Lyman) Hitchcock
The Freemasonry of the sea has a stronger tie than the mere use of technicals.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
For what Freemasonry equals that of two shrewd students of life?
BarringtonCharles James Lever
There is a freemasonry of dawning womanhood which starts into life everywhere.
A Houseful of GirlsSarah Tytler
I made the most of my freemasonry, and they permitted me to retain my overcoat.
Lights and Shadows in Confederate PrisonsHomer B. Sprague
freemasonry
- natural or tacit sympathy and understanding
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Freemasonry
- the institutions, rites, practices, etc, of Freemasons
- Freemasons collectively
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Word Origin and History for freemasonry
Freemasonry
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