masonry
/ˈmeɪsənɹi/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
- The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry.
Etymology / origin
From Middle English masonry, masonrie, partly from Old French maçonerie and partly from mason + -ry.
- maçonerie(fro)→
- masonry(enm)→
- masonry (English)
- Relations: inh, der
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