Proper noun
the Scottish Rite
(Freemasonry) A rite of Freemasonry consisting of a series of progressive degrees that can be conferred by various Masonic organizations or bodies.
He belonged to both the York Rite and Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and was awarded the 33rd degree in the Scottish Rite. Source: Internet
Pike’s body is interred at the D.C. headquarters of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, which also contains a small museum in his honour. Source: Internet
Until 2000, before being eligible for membership in the Shrine, a Mason had to complete either the Scottish Rite or York Rite systems, citation but now any Master Mason can join. Source: Internet
In 2015, volunteers from the Waco Scottish Rite helped Scouts feed the soldiers and other volunteers at the KWTX site. Source: Internet
Thanks to this treaty, the Grand Orient of France took ownership, as it were, of the Scottish Rite. Source: Internet
Within Scottish Rite Freemasonry he is regarded as a symbol for a civilization that harms itself using ill directed blind force. Source: Internet