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York Rite

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.

Proper noun

the York Rite

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

Origin of York Rite

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

Questions about York Rite

What does York Rite mean?
York Rite means a rite of Freemasonry consisting of a series of progressive degrees that can be conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies.
What part of speech is York Rite?
York Rite is a proper noun.

Words near York Rite in the dictionary

  1. York Harbour
  2. York Imperial
  3. York Island
  4. York Plains
  5. York Region
  6. York Rite
  7. York Road poison
  8. York round
  9. York rounds
  10. York Town
  11. York Tyburn

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