Shriner

American  

[shrahy-ner] / ˈʃraɪ nər /

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of Shriner

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

Example Sentences

James Shriner, appearing in public for the first time as project manager for the National Center for Warrior Independence, did not answer that question but said what would draw veterans to the campus would be wraparound services.

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Shriner, who retired in May after a 30-year Army career, said the services would be concentrated in a hub located in an existing building near the center of the campus as part of a town center called for in a master plan ordered by previous litigation.

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The VA selected a city park with two little-used baseball fields and a popular off-leash dog area for the 1,800 permanent units, Shriner said.

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She also requests to terminate the court’s ability to award support to Shriner, 60, and that he pay her legal fees.

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Shriner and his Weezer bandmates are set to perform for Australia’s Good Things Festival starting Friday through Sunday.

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