| 释义 |
ma·son·ry
\ˈmāsənrē, -ri\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English masonerie, from Middle French maçonnerie, from maçon mason + -erie -ery
1.
a. : something that is built by a mason : something constructed of the materials (as stone, brick, concrete block, tiles) used by masons; also : monolithic concrete when used in place of stone, brick, block, or tile masonry
b. : the art, trade, or occupation of a mason
c. : the work of a mason
< the masonry showed great skill and care >
< only where economy has banished the architect do we see masonry of any merit — Clive Bell >
2. usually capitalized : freemasonry |