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Masonry

//ˈmeɪsənɹi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The art or occupation of a mason. countable, uncountable

    "He studied masonry for five years."

  2. 2
    the craft of a mason wordnet
  3. 3
    The work or performance of a mason. countable, uncountable

    "The masonry was exquisite."

  4. 4
    structure built of stone or brick by a mason wordnet
  5. 5
    That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like. countable, uncountable

    "The masonry was cracked."

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  1. 6
    Freemasons collectively wordnet
  2. 7
    The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; Freemasonry. countable, uncountable

Etymology

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

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