Masonic

[ muh-son-ik ]

/ məˈsɒn ɪk /

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adjective

pertaining to or characteristic of Freemasons or Freemasonry.

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Origin of Masonic

First recorded in 1790–1800; mason + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM Masonic

Ma·son·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby Masonic

masochistic, mason, mason bee, Mason City, Mason-Dixon line, Masonic, Masonite, Mason jar, masonry, masonry cement, mason wasp

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How to use Masonic in a sentence

Historians and contractors were confident the time capsule should lie under the northeast cornerstone of the plinth, in keeping with Masonic tradition.
The statue of Robert E. Lee is gone, but the mystery of the time capsule persists|Gregory S. Schneider|September 9, 2021|Washington Post
Secretive and Masonic-like, the few dozen members had a special membership badge designed.
Inside East Ukraine’s Make-Believe Republics|Jamie Dettmer|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is something more likely to be found in a Tibetan temple rather than a Masonic temple.
Debunking Dan Brown|Michael Baigent|September 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
There is some artistic license taken: During his Masonic ceremony, the villain drinks out of a cup fashioned from a human skull.
Debunking Dan Brown|Michael Baigent|September 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Masonic lodges on the other hand, are generally regarded as charitable institutions.
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The ritual of this order was published by the Masonic archæologist Ragon, so that there can be no doubt of its existence.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite
His subsequent history is exclusively concerned with unwearying Masonic labours.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite
Hence the apron, which is a Masonic emblem, has from time immemorial been the covering of shame.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite
On this occasion he tells us that he was inspired to pronounce one of his most wicked and dangerous Masonic discourses.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite

British Dictionary definitions for Masonic

masonic

/ (məˈsɒnɪk) /

adjective

(often capital) of, characteristic of, or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry

of or relating to masons or masonry

Derived forms of masonic

masonically, adverb

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