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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mason, v. [Late ME. (c 1430) and e.m.E. masown, mas(s)on, 12th c. F. maçonner.] tr. To construct or fashion by, or (fig.) as by, mason work. —?1438 Alex. ii. 6766.
Jupiteris hie palais … That was masoned and quarraled weill With iaspe [etc.] Ib. 7288.
Alexander … Saw the standart dressed hey, Dicht and masoned [F. drecier et atorner] stalwartly
