ˈmās ə nrē, -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