Master Mason Glossary & Masonic Glossary

MASONIC GLOSSARY - MASTER MASON

Approbation
approval, commendation or praise; a formal or official act of approval

Brute creation
animals at their birth; anything non-human in its infancy

Cleaves
comes apart from; separates into distinct parts; divides; to part or split especially along a natural line or division

Dotage
a decline of mental faculties associated with old age; a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness

Emulation
ambitious rivalry; ambition or desire to equal or excel others in achievement

Fiat
an authoritative decree, sanction or order; a command or act of will that creates something without, or as if without, further effort; an arbitrary decree or order

Hecatomb
100 oxen or cattle (in ancient Greece a public sacrifice of 100 oxen to the gods in thanks for some great discovery, event or victory)

Imbrue
stain; soak; drench

Injunction
a warning, order, direction or instruction

Seraph
an order of angels; one of the 6-winged angels standing in the presence of God

Speculative
theoretical rather than practical; involving, or based on, intellectual questioning and curiosity; marked by meditating or pondering on a subject

Sublime
lofty, grand or exalted in thought; expression or manner; of outstanding spiritual, intellectual or moral worth; tending to inspire awe

Zeal
enthusiasm; diligence; eagerness and great interest in pursuit of something

MASONIC GLOSSARY

- TERMS DEFINED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF CALIFORNIA -

Ballot
a secret vote by balls and cubes or in writing

Clandestine
not recognized by the Grand Lodge of California

Constituent
a Lodge chartered by, or under dispensation from, a Grand Lodge

Dimit
a document, bearing the seal of a Lodge and attested to by the Secretary, terminating membership

Fraternal Intercourse
activities that promote fraternalism in constituent Lodges or Masonic Youth Orders and are not prohibited by this Code

In Good Standing
when dues are current

Masonic Association
a group of Masons with common employment or profession and with a membership of not less than 25 Master Masons of this jurisdiction; in good standing

Masonic Clothing
white aprons

Masonic Intercourse
any communication involving the esoteric or secret portion of the ritual

Masonic Organizations
any group, chapter, order, club, association or organization requiring Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite to membership, except Masonic Lodges

Masonic Regalia
aprons, jewels, implements and hats appropriate to one's station or office

Masonic Youth Orders
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

International Order of Job's Daughters

International Order of DeMolay

Notice
a call issued by the Secretary, by order of the Lodge or Master, or by other competent authority to attend or perform as specified

Summons an imperative order issued by the Master, and attested to by the Secretary, or by other competent authority, to appear as specified; a trial summons is one issued for the purpose of answering Masonic charges

Approbation	approval, commendation or praise; a formal or official act of approval
Brute creation	animals at their birth; anything non-human in its infancy
Cleaves	comes apart from; separates into distinct parts; divides; to part or split especially along a natural line or division
Dotage	a decline of mental faculties associated with old age; a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
Emulation	ambitious rivalry; ambition or desire to equal or excel others in achievement
Fiat	an authoritative decree, sanction or order; a command or act of will that creates something without, or as if without, further effort; an arbitrary decree or order
Hecatomb	100 oxen or cattle (in ancient Greece a public sacrifice of 100 oxen to the gods in thanks for some great discovery, event or victory)
Imbrue	stain; soak; drench
Injunction	a warning, order, direction or instruction
Seraph	an order of angels; one of the 6-winged angels standing in the presence of God
Speculative	theoretical rather than practical; involving, or based on, intellectual questioning and curiosity; marked by meditating or pondering on a subject
Sublime	lofty, grand or exalted in thought; expression or manner; of outstanding spiritual, intellectual or moral worth; tending to inspire awe
Zeal	enthusiasm; diligence; eagerness and great interest in pursuit of something

Ballot	a secret vote by balls and cubes or in writing
Clandestine	not recognized by the Grand Lodge of California
Constituent	a Lodge chartered by, or under dispensation from, a Grand Lodge
Dimit	a document, bearing the seal of a Lodge and attested to by the Secretary, terminating membership
Fraternal Intercourse	activities that promote fraternalism in constituent Lodges or Masonic Youth Orders and are not prohibited by this Code
In Good Standing	when dues are current
Masonic Association	a group of Masons with common employment or profession and with a membership of not less than 25 Master Masons of this jurisdiction; in good standing
Masonic Clothing	white aprons
Masonic Intercourse	any communication involving the esoteric or secret portion of the ritual
Masonic Organizations	any group, chapter, order, club, association or organization requiring Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite to membership, except Masonic Lodges
Masonic Regalia	aprons, jewels, implements and hats appropriate to one's station or office
Masonic Youth Orders	International Order of the Rainbow for Girls International Order of Job's Daughters International Order of DeMolay
Notice	a call issued by the Secretary, by order of the Lodge or Master, or by other competent authority to attend or perform as specified
Summons	an imperative order issued by the Master, and attested to by the Secretary, or by other competent authority, to appear as specified; a trial summons is one issued for the purpose of answering Masonic charges