Mason
(noun)
- A skilled worker in stone or brick, especially one who builds structures, walls, and arches.
- A Freemason.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french maçon, from latin macion- "mason", from greek mēkhanē "mechanic", from mēkhanē "machine".
Examples:
- The mason was hired to repair the wall.
- He was initiated into the mason's guild.
- The mason used a hammer and chisel to shape the stone.
- The mason's work was admired for its intricate details.
- The mason was renowned for his ability to lay bricks straight and true.