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Webster 1913 Edition


Masonry

Ma′son-ry

,
Noun.
[F.
maçonnerie
.]
1.
The art or occupation of a mason.
2.
The work or performance of a mason;
as, good or bad
masonry
; skillful
masonry
.
3.
That which is built by a mason; anything constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick, tiles, or the like.
Dry masonry
is applied to structures made without mortar.
4.
The craft, institution, or mysteries of Freemasons; freemasonry.

Webster 1828 Edition


Masonry

MA'SONRY

, n.
1.
The art or occupation of a mason.
2.
The work or performance of a mason; as when we say, the wall is good masonry.
3.
The craft of free masons.