Shrinern.
/ˈʃrʌɪnə/, U.S. /ˈʃraɪnər/ Originally and chiefly U.S.
A member of the Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, established in the U.S. in 1872.
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society > society and the community > social relations > an association, society, or organization > secret society > [noun] > organizations similar to masons > members of organizations similar to masons
Gormogon1725
Gregorian1742
Odd Fellow1789
buffaloa1849
Good Templar1853
Rebekah1854
Inner and Outer Guardian1879
primo1879
Shriner1886
1886 Proc. Imperial Council Anc. Arabic Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine 85 The Walee..was made a Shriner in 1883.
1904 Pittsburgh Gaz. 14 July 10 Many bands were composed entirely of Shriners, robed in gaudy yet beautiful costumes of the lands of Mohammed.
1927 E. 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.
1966 Economist 24 Dec. 1332/2 It appears that the celebrated Shriners are a sub-class of masons.
1979 P. 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.
Derivatives
ˈShrinite n.
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1884 Proc. 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.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1933; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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