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
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.
• stonecraft
• 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
28 May 2025
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