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Usually in form Freemasonry. The principles, practices, and institutions of Freemasons (Freemason, n. 2); (also) Freemasons collectively.
The craft, principles, and rituals of Freemasons; = freemasonry, n. 2. Also figurative.
Templars collectively; Historical the system or organization of the Templars; in 19th cent., the Masonic and Temperance societies so called.