masonry

Meaning

Noun

  • 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.

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Origin

  • From Middle English masonry, masonrie, partly from Old French maçonerie and partly from mason + -ry.

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