MASONIC GLOSSARY - ENTERED APPRENTICE

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a place in which records and historical documents and items are preserved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

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 or, 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

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

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 man; a credit to yourself and to society

Usual your job  

the manner in which you make Vocation your living

Vouch  

assert; affirm; attest; to verify; to supply supporting testimony; 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

Worshipful  

notable; distinguished; worthy of respect; a British term used as a title for various persons or groups of rank or distinction

 

FREQUENT PHRASES

...barefoot nor shod...

...but we as Free and Accepted Masons are taught to make use of it for the more noble and glorious purpose...

...due trial, strict examination or legal information...

...duly and truly...

...erected to God and dedicated to the Holy Saints John...

...just and legally constituted Lodge...

...neither naked nor clad...

...promise and swear...

...properly vouched for...

...rights and benefits...

...solemnly and sincerely...

...wait a time with patience...

...within the body...

...worthy and well qualified...

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