bodymaster

noun

bodymaster

noun

Etymology From body + master.

1

The president of a local chapter of freemasons.

  • "Say, McMurdo," said he, "I remembered your address, so I made bold to call. I'm surprised that you've not reported to the bodymaster...1915, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Valley of Fear:
  • At any rate, after a long (and quite drunken) meeting on July 15, Frank McAndrew was elected bodymaster.1965, Wayne G Broehl, The Molly Maguires:

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