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Masonic Glossary

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Entered Apprentice | Fellow Craft | Master Mason | Other Terms

appertaining
belonging to, or connected with, as a rightful part or attribute; relating to
archives
a place in which records and historical documents and items are preserved
bade
told; ordered; requested; directed
cable's length
a maritime unit of length; about 100 fathoms or 600 feet
cable tow
a twisted rope, usually of cotton or synthetic material, used symbolically to bind or make fast; originally a particularly strong rope also, a compound word of Masonic coinage combining cable (a rope) and tow (a rope for pulling).
cardinal
of basic importance; main; primary; essential; principal
circumscribe
to draw a line around; to limit in range of activity definitely and clearly
circumspection
carefulness in considering all circumstances and possible consequences
clad
covered or clothed
conduce
to lead or tend to a particular and desirable result
corporeal
having, consisting of, or relating to, a physical material body; not intangible
divested
to deprive or take away from; to undress or remove clothing, ornaments or equipment
due
proper; according to accepted standards or procedures
engrave
to cut figures or letters into wood or metal
Entered Apprentice (EA)

An initiate of the first degree in Masonry. EAs are charged to work primarily at improving their moral character. The tools of an EA include the 24-inch gauge and common gavel.

equivocation
to avoid committing oneself to what one says; uncertainty; uncertain or questioning disposition or mind
etch
to produce as a pattern on a hard service by eating into the material's surface as with acid or a laser beam
fellow
a member of a group having common characteristics; an associate; an equal in rank or power or character
fortitude
strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger, or bear pain or adversity, with courage
guttural
of, or having to do with, or involving the throat
hail, hele, hale
to hide or conceal; to cover; to keep out of view
hoodwink
a blindfold
hoodwinked
blindfolded
house not made
with hands, eternal
in the heavens
that which lies beyond death; heaven
(II Corinthians 5:1)
immemorial
extending or existing since beyond the reach of memory, record or tradition
impart
to give; to communicate knowledge of something; to make known; tell; relate
indite
to write down; to put down in writing
intrinsic
belonging to a thing by its very nature; the essential nature or constitution of a thing; inherent; in and of itself
invest
to give; to furnish; to clothe
inviolate
not broken or disregarded; not told to others; respected
light
knowledge or understanding
manual
of, or having to do with, or involving the hands
Mercenary

Motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain; greedy, venal.

mystery
the secret or specialized practices or ritual peculiar to an occupation or a body of people; rites or secrets known only to those initiated
passions
great emotion; the emotions as distinguished from reason; powerful or compelling feelings or desires
pectoral
in, on, or of the chest
pedal
of, or relating to, the foot or feet
precepts
a principal or instruction intended especially as a general rule of action
prudence
the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason; skill and good judgement in the management of affairs or the use of resources; caution or circumspection as to danger or risk
Saints John
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, the two ancient patron saints of Freemasonry
shod
wearing footgear, with shoes on
steady
constant in feeling, principle, purpose or attachment; dependable; firm in intent showing little variation or fluctuation; unwavering; resolute
subdue
to bring under control especially by an exertion of the will; to reduce the intensity or degree of; tone down
superfluity
excess; unnecessary; immoderate, especially living habits or desires
superfluous
exceeding what is needed; excess; extra; not needed; unnecessary
temperance
moderation in action, thought or feeling; self-restraint; a habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions; moderation in, or abstinence from, the use of intoxicating substances
tongue of good report
having a good reputation; those who know you report that you are a good report man; a credit to yourself and to society
usual vocation
your job; the manner in which you make your living
vouch
assert; affirm; attest; to verify; to supply supporting testirnony; to support as being true
vouchsafe
to grant or furnish; to give by way of reply
warden
an official having care or charge of some administrative aspect or an organization or some special supervisory duties; a British term used in the Episcopal Church and at various colleges and in government functions. In Masonry, a position equivalent to a First or Second Vice President.
worshipful
notable; distinguished; worthy of respect; a British term used as a title for various persons or groups of rank or distinction

 

 

 

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