mason meaning and definition

MASON noun

Definition of Mason (noun)

1. American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
   • synonyms: George Mason
2. English film actor (1909-1984)
   • synonyms: James Mason, James Neville Mason
3. English writer (1865-1948)
   • synonyms: A. E. W. Mason, Alfred Edward Woodley Mason
4. a craftsman who works with stone or brick
   • synonyms: stonemason
5. a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
   • synonyms: Freemason