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-- Mason wasp (Zoöl.),
any wasp that constructs its nest, or brood cells, of hardened
mud. The female fills the cells with insects or spiders, paralyzed by
a sting, and thus provides food for its larvæ

Ma"son, v. t. To build stonework
or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons; --
with a prepositional suffix; as, to mason up a well or
terrace; to mason in a kettle or boiler.

Ma*son"ic (m&adot;*s&obreve;n"&ibreve;k),
a. Of or pertaining to Freemasons or to their
craft or mysteries.

Ma"son*ry (?), n. [F.
maçonnerie.]

1. The art or occupation of a
mason.

2. The work or performance of a mason; as,
good or bad masonry; skillful masonry.

3. That which is built by a mason; anything
constructed of the materials used by masons, such as stone, brick,
tiles, or the like. Dry masonry is applied to structures made
without mortar.

4. The craft, institution, or mysteries of
Freemasons; freemasonry.

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