Definitions of freemasonry

1. Freemasons collectively

2. Which had their origin in these times, and it was essential for them to have some signs by which, on coming to a strange place, they could be recognized as real craftsmen and not impostors.

3. The institutions and principles of Free massons; hence, community of feeling and interest.

4. The institutions, craft, & c, of freemasons.

5. The principles of the society of freemasons.