Shriner

[ shrahy-ner ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shriner¹

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

Example Sentences

His cafe likely would have qualified for up to $25,000, and Shriner said he could have used some of the money to improve his online ordering or devise a takeout-friendly menu.

From ProPublica

Informed of the change last week, Shriner sent an application to his bank, which said it would hear back from the SBA within a couple weeks.

From ProPublica

Although Shriner did receive the $10,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance payment, which doesn’t have to be repaid, the SBA turned him down for a larger Economic Injury Disaster Loan because of his personal credit.

From ProPublica

Shriner had filed for Chapter 13 in 2018 after a divorce and was still making court-ordered debt payments, so he checked “yes.”

From ProPublica

According to a quick Google search, a Shriner clown appears to be a clown who is also a member of the Shriners.

From The Daily Beast

Sister Shriner is boiling over with railing toward God's pure little ones.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Shriner, the one of whom we expected least, suddenly turned up at a table alone.

From Project Gutenberg

Later it developed the janitor was a captain of police, also a Shriner.

From Project Gutenberg

This eve went to see Father Shriner, who is nearing the other shore to dwell with the spirits made perfect.

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