Shakespeare Lodge 750

Free & Accepted Masons of the

Grand Lodge of the State of New York

W.˙. PATRICK A. KELSEY Master

Glossary

Contents

1. Entered Apprentice
2. Fellowcraft
3. Master Mason
4. Defined by Grand Lodge

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a place in which records and historical documents and items are preserved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

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 Vocation

your job; the manner in which you make 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

Fellowcraft

Admonish

to caution advise or counsel against; to express warning or disapproval; to give friendly, earnest advice and encouragement

Artificer

a skilled or artistic worker or craftsman; one who makes beautiful objects

Beneficent

doing or producing good

Bourne

boundaries; limits

Brazen

made of brass

Candor

freedom from bias, prejudice or malice; fairness; impartiality

Capital

the uppermost part of a column

Chapiter

an alternate, and earlier, form of the word capital

Column

a supporting pillar consisting of a base, a cylindrical shaft and a capital

Composite

one of the five orders of architecture, combining the Corinthian and Ionic styles

Conflagration

fire, especially a large, disastrous fire

Contemplate

to look at attentively and thoughtfully; to consider carefully

Contrive

to devise; to plan; to invent or build in an artistic or ingenious manner

Corinthian

one of the three classical (Greek) orders of architecture - the most ornamented of the three. Originated in the City of Corinth in Greece.

Cubit

an ancient unit of linear measure, approximately 18 inches in today's measure

Depressed

underneath; lower than its surroundings

Discerning

showing insight and understanding; excellent judgement

Dispersed

scattered; spread widely

Diurnal

recurring every day; having a daily cycle

Doric

one of the three classical (Greek) orders of architecture - the oldest and simplest of the three, originated in an area of ancient Greece known as Doris

Edifice

a building, especially one of imposing appearance or size

Ephraimites

members of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Ephraim, one of the sons of Jacob

Homage

respect or reverence paid or rendered; expression of high regard

Injunction

an order or requirement placed upon someone by a superior

Inundation

to overflow with water; a flood

Ionic

one of the three classical (Greek) orders of architecture, originated in an area of ancient Greece known as Ionia

Judicious

having, exercising or characterized by sound judgement; discrete; wise

Naphtali

one of the sons of Jacob, brother of Joseph, and a founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel

Novitiate

a beginner; a novice

Palliate

to try to conceal the seriousness of an offense by excuses and apologies; to moderate the intensity of; to reduce the seriousness of; to relieve or lessen without curing

Pilaster

an upright architectural member that is rectangular in plan and is structurally a pier, but is architecturally treated as a column; it usually projects a third of its width or less from the wall

Pommel

a ball or knob

Reprehend

to voice disapproval of; to express an attitude of unhappiness and disgust

Salutary

producing a beneficial effect; remedial; promoting health; curative; wholesome

Severally

one at a time; each by itself; separately; independently

Summons

a written notice issued for an especially important meeting of a Lodge; the written notice or requirement by authority to appear at a place named

Superfice

a geometrical object which is of two dimensions and exists in a single plane

Superstructure

anything based on, or rising from, some foundation or basis; an entity, concept or complex based on a more fundamental one

Tuscan

one of the five orders of architecture, originated in the Tuscany area of southern Italy

Undiscovered Country From Whose Bourne No Traveler Returns

that which lies beyond death; the afterlife (Shakespeare, Hamlet: Act III, Scene 1)

Vicissitudes

the successive, alternating or changing phases or conditions of life or fortune; ups and downs; the difficulties of life; difficulties or hardships which are part of a way of life or career

Master Mason

Approbation

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

Brute creatures

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

Defined by Grand Lodge

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 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