Speculative Masonry

proper noun

Freemasonry, as distinct from masonry in its ordinary sense relating to construction.

“Coordinate term: Operative Masonry”

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. archaicFreemasonry, as distinct from masonry in its ordinary sense relating to construction.

    Coordinate term: Operative Masonry

    1 more example

    The whole scope and design of Speculative Masonry is to produce advancement in morality and virtue.

    1875 September 18, “Freemasonry—An Advancive Science”, in The Freemason’s Chronicle, volume 2, number 38, page 180

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
freemasonry

Origin

From the belief that Freemasonry originated as an intellectual or “speculative” derivative of the ancient precepts of practical masonry.

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Speculative Masonry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Speculative%20Masonry

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“Speculative Masonry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Speculative%20Masonry. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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