Masonic

//məˈsɑnɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to Freemasons or to their craft or mysteries. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to stonemasons or masonry. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of or pertaining to freemasonry. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Of a sign or signal, arcane and secretive. figuratively, not-comparable

    "Without attempting to disturb the harmony of this profitable discussion, Quin, by a masonic gesture to the barmaid, had had three glasses filled up again, and Cripps, Bunson and himself were busy emptying them when Limpet awoke to the fact that treachery was being done."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry wordnet
  2. 2
    of or relating to stonemasons or masonry wordnet

Example

More examples

"A collar may come in many varieties, from button-down to clerical, and Mandarin to Masonic, but it is never a lapel."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Mason (“Freemason”) + -ic.

Etymology 2

From mason + -ic.

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