Masonic

[ muh-son-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of Freemasons or Freemasonry.

masonic

/ məˈsɒnɪk /

adjective

1. often capital of, characteristic of, or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry
2. of or relating to masons or masonry

Derived Forms

• maˈsonically, adverb

Other Words From

• Ma·soni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of Masonic¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; mason + -ic

Example Sentences

Historians and contractors were confident the time capsule should lie under the northeast cornerstone of the plinth, in keeping with Masonic tradition.

From Washington Post

Secretive and Masonic-like, the few dozen members had a special membership badge designed.

From The Daily Beast

This is something more likely to be found in a Tibetan temple rather than a Masonic temple.

From The Daily Beast

There is some artistic license taken: During his Masonic ceremony, the villain drinks out of a cup fashioned from a human skull.

From The Daily Beast

Masonic lodges on the other hand, are generally regarded as charitable institutions.

From Project Gutenberg

The ritual of this order was published by the Masonic archæologist Ragon, so that there can be no doubt of its existence.

From Project Gutenberg

His subsequent history is exclusively concerned with unwearying Masonic labours.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence the apron, which is a Masonic emblem, has from time immemorial been the covering of shame.

From Project Gutenberg

On this occasion he tells us that he was inspired to pronounce one of his most wicked and dangerous Masonic discourses.

From Project Gutenberg