| 释义 |
Shriner orig. and chiefly U.S.|ˈʃraɪnə(r)|
[f. shrine n. + -er1.]
A member of the Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, established in the U.S. in 1872. Also ˈShrinite.
1884Proc. Imperial Council Anc. Arabic Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine 54 His brother..was a Noble of the Shrine, and well up in all that makes an efficient and sincere Shrinite. 1886Ibid. 85 The Walee..was made a Shriner in 1883. 1927E. O'Neill Marco Millions ii. i. 95 This costume is a queer jumble of stunning effects that recall the parade uniforms of our modern Knights Templar, of Columbus, of Pythias, Mystic Shriners, the Klan, etc. 1966Economist 24 Dec. 1332/2 It appears that the celebrated Shriners are a sub-class of masons. 1979P. Theroux Old Patagonian Express xii. 193 It was Club-going Hour. At the officers mess and the VFW,..the Shriners Club, the Masons..the day's work was done. |