bodymaster

Etymology

From body +‎ master.

Noun

bodymaster (plural bodymasters)

1. The president of a local chapter of freemasons.
   • 1915, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Valley of Fear:

     "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...

   • 1965, Wayne G Broehl, The Molly Maguires:

     At any rate, after a long (and quite drunken) meeting on July 15, Frank McAndrew was elected bodymaster.