Brickmason

/ˈbrɪk.meɪ.sən/ noun

A skilled craftsperson who constructs walls, buildings, or structures from bricks and mortar.

From 'brick' plus 'mason', where 'mason' comes from Old French 'mason' and ultimately from Latin 'maceria' meaning 'a structure of stone.' This elevated the craftsperson's status by using the term 'mason.'

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