master mason

American  

noun

1. (often initial capital letters)  a Freemason who has reached the third degree.

2. an expert mason.

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Etymology

Origin of master mason

1325–75; Middle English maister masoun

Example Sentences

It was built by a master mason called Robert MacMillan Clive, who was my great-grandfather.

From BBC

After they are initiated into their lodge, members go through a series of “degrees” of membership, rising from Entered Apprentice to Fellowcraft to Master Mason.

From National Geographic

Fortunately, a year earlier I had a conversation with a retired master mason who shared with me how to get cement stucco to bond permanently to new concrete.

From Washington Post

I’ve had the luxury in my career to employ a master mason, John Hoeh, who built all the wood-burning fireplaces and chimneys on my jobs.

From Washington Post

I was trained how to do this by a master mason when I first got into the construction business.

From Seattle Times