First Known Use: 13th century
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mason
noun ma·son \ˈmā-sən\
: a skilled worker who builds or works with stone, brick, or concrete
Full Definition of MASON
1
: a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (as stone or brick)
2
capitalized : freemason
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Origin of MASON
Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English macian to make
Mason
biographical name Ma·son \ˈmā-sən\
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MASON Defined for Kids
mason
noun ma·son \ˈmā-sən\
Definition of MASON for Kids
: a person who builds or works with stone or brick
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