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.
| 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. 1886 Ibid. 85 The Walee..was made a Shriner in 1883. 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. |