York rite

noun

1
: a ceremonial observed by one of the Masonic systems
2
: a system or organization that observes the York rite and confers in the U.S. 13 degrees of which the last three are in commanderies of Knights Templar compare scottish rite

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The reunion attracted a bit of attention, with Marvin, Leo, and Murray passing through a dubious New York rite of passage: Having their photo in the New York Post. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024 Other branches of Masonry — the York rite, the Scottish rite — had been around for centuries. John Kelly, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

York, England

First Known Use

circa 1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of York rite was circa 1878

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“York rite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/York%20rite. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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