American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
"George Mason, an American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights, refused to sign the original Constitution."
English film actor (1909-1984)
"The movie credits list Mason as a supporting actor in several noir films from the 1940s."
English writer (1865-1948)
"The literary critic often compared her work to that of the mason, a lesser-known English writer from the early twentieth century."
a craftsman who works with stone or brick
"The mason carefully laid each red brick to build the sturdy new wall."
A bricklayer, one whose occupation is to build with stone or brick
"The mason explained that his lodge was dedicated to building good character as well as stone structures."
A Freemason.
In plain English: A mason is someone who builds walls and structures using bricks, stones, or concrete blocks.
"The mason carefully laid each brick to build the new wall."
Usage: A mason is a skilled tradesperson who builds structures using cut stones and bricks. Do not confuse this profession with that of a carpenter, who works primarily with wood.
To build stonework or brickwork about, under, in, over, etc.; to construct by masons
"The crew spent all summer laying bricks and mortar to finish the new foundation wall."
In plain English: To mason something means to build it by laying stones, bricks, or blocks together with mortar.
"The ancient builders masonry stones with mud and straw to construct sturdy walls for their homes."
An occupational surname, from occupations for a stonemason.
"The census records show that many families adopted Mason as an occupational surname derived from their ancestors' work as stonemasons."
The word "mason" comes from the Old French term for a bricklayer or carpenter. This original meaning traces back to a Germanic root related to building, which itself was influenced by an Indo-European root meaning "to cut."