Mason

/'meisn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A craftsman who works with stone or brick: A person whose trade is building with or shaping stone, brick, or similar materials.
    • (Mason) A Freemason: A member of the widespread and historically secret fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, an organization pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Craftsman):
    • The mason carefully laid each brick to build the wall.
    • We hired a skilled mason to restore the old stone fireplace.
  • Noun (Freemason):
    • He became a Mason after being initiated into the local lodge.
    • The Mason attended the fraternity's annual meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "Mason's mark": A unique symbol carved by a stonemason on a block of stone to identify their work.
    • Historians study masons' marks to learn about the builders of medieval cathedrals.
  • "Masonic lodge": The meeting place or local chapter of Freemasons.
    • The ceremony was held at the Masonic lodge downtown.
Variants and Related Words
  • Masonry (n):
    • The stonework or brickwork built by a mason.
      • The old building is noted for its fine masonry.
    • The profession or work of a mason.
      • He learned the trade of masonry from his father.
    • Freemasonry as an institution.
      • He has studied the history of Masonry for years.
  • Stonemason (n): A mason who works specifically with stone.
    • The stonemason carved intricate designs into the granite.
Synonyms
  • Bricklayer: A craftsman who lays bricks. (Specific to brickwork)
  • Stoneworker: A person who works with stone.
  • Freemason: A member of the fraternal order. (Synonymous with the capitalized "Mason")
Different Meanings (Proper Nouns)
  • James Mason: English film actor (1909-1984).
    • James Mason starred in 'A Star is Born'.
  • George Mason: American Revolutionary leader from Virginia (1725-1792).
    • George Mason's principles influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights.
  • A. E. W. Mason: English writer (1865-1948).
    • A. E. W. Mason is the author of 'The Four Feathers'.
Noun
  1. a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
  2. a craftsman who works with stone or brick
  3. English writer (1865-1948)
  4. English film actor (1909-1984)
  5. American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

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