Masonic

Ma·son·ic

[muh-son-ik]
adjective
pertaining to or characteristic of Freemasons or Freemasonry.

Origin:
1790–1800; mason + -ic

Ma·son·i·cal·ly, adverb
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masonic (məˈsɒnɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  (often capital) of, characteristic of, or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry
2.  of or relating to masons or masonry
 
ma'sonically
 
adv

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masonic
1797, "pertaining to freemasons;" 1810, "pertaining to stone masons" (see mason).
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