The Duegard of the Master Mason alludes to the position of the hands when taking the oath of the Master Mason, "both hands resting on the Holy Bible, square, and compasses."
G Encompassed
Main Entry: encompass
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: surround, circumscribe
Synonyms: beset, circle, compass, encircle, enclose, envelop, environ, gird, girdle, hem in, ring
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