MASONRY

masonry

(noun) the craft of a mason

masonry

(noun) structure built of stone or brick by a mason

Freemasonry, Masonry

(noun) Freemasons collectively

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

masonry (countable and uncountable, plural masonries)

The art or occupation of a mason.

The work or performance of a mason

That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar.

The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry.

Synonyms

• stonecraft

Anagrams

• Maynors

Source: Wiktionary


Ma"son*ry, n. Etym: [F. maçonnerie.]

1. The art or occupation of a mason.

2. The work or performance of a mason; as, good or bad masonry; skillful masonry.

3. That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made without mortar.

4. The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; freemasonry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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