Shriner

[ shrahy-ner ]

noun
  1. a member of a fraternal order (Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine ) that is an auxiliary of the Masonic order and is dedicated to good fellowship, health programs, charitable works, etc.

Origin of Shriner

1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; shrine + -er1

Words Nearby Shriner

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How to use Shriner in a sentence

  • Sister Shriner is boiling over with railing toward God's pure little ones.

    Birth of a Reformation | Andrew Byers
  • Mr. Shriner, the one of whom we expected least, suddenly turned up at a table alone.

    Of All Things | Robert C. Benchley
  • Later it developed the janitor was a captain of police, also a Shriner.

    Watch Yourself Go By | Al. G. Field
  • This eve went to see Father Shriner, who is nearing the other shore to dwell with the spirits made perfect.

    Birth of a Reformation | Andrew Byers