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MASONIC

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry

Example:

Masonic lodge

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Mason (a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love)

Masonry (Freemasons collectively)

Derivation:

Mason (a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to stonemasons or masonry

Example:

masonic tools

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

mason (a craftsman who works with stone or brick)

masonry (the craft of a mason)

Derivation:

mason (a craftsman who works with stone or brick)

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