Speculative Masonry
Freemasonry, as distinct from masonry in its ordinary sense relating to constructionFreemasonry, as distinct from masonry in its ordinary sense relating to construction.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)Freemasonry, as distinct from masonry in its ordinary sense relating to construction.
Coordinate term: Operative Masonry
Origin
From the belief that Freemasonry originated as an intellectual or “speculative” derivativeFrom the belief that Freemasonry originated as an intellectual or “speculative” derivative of the ancient precepts of practical masonry.
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