York Rite

proper noun

A rite of Freemasonry consisting of a series of progressive degrees that can be conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies.

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Meanings

proper nounthe York Rite
  1. FreemasonryA rite of Freemasonry consisting of a series of progressive degrees that can be conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies.

Origin

Named after the city of York in England, where the first meetings of Masons in England are said to have taken place.

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APA

York Rite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/York%20Rite

MLA

“York Rite.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/York%20Rite. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “York Rite,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/York%20Rite.

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