Masonic

[ muh-son-ik ]

/ məˈsɒn ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to or characteristic of Freemasons or Freemasonry.

Origin of Masonic

First recorded in 1790–1800; mason + -ic

Related formsMa·son·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for masonic

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
The ancient constitutions repeatedly assert it, and it has received the subsequent sanction of innumerable Masonic authorities.
The Principles of Masonic Law|Albert G. Mackey
As it was, it took the strongest influence—Masonic, press and other—to save him from banishment.
South American Fights and Fighters|Cyrus Townsend Brady

After some time, and having conferred with his two sons, he turned round, and surprised me by giving me one of the Masonic signs.
Explorations in Australia, The Journals of John McDouall Stuart|John McDouall Stuart
I shall probably be consulted with masonic frankness about some little tragedy of the emotions which is no concern of mine.
Alone|Norman Douglas
The letter has also been printed in most all books bearing upon Masonic history during the revolutionary period.
Washington's Masonic Correspondence|Julius F. Sachse

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 Formsmasonically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for masonic

masonic

adj.

1797, "pertaining to freemasons;" 1810, "pertaining to stone masons;" see mason + -ic.