What is freem?

asonry:

Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that traces its origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons, which from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. The degrees of Freemasonry retain the three grades of medieval craft guilds, those of Apprentice, Journeyman or fellow (now called Fellowcraft), and Master Mason. These are the degrees offered by Craft (or Blue Lodge) Freemasonry. There are additional degrees, which vary with locality and jurisdiction, and are usually administered by different bodies than the craft degrees.

The basic organizational unit of Freemasonry is the Lodge. Masonic lodges are usually located in buildings designated specifically for the purpose of Masonic activities, or in private homes. Freemasonry is open to men of good character who believe in a Supreme Being. Women are not allowed to join Freemasonry, although an offshoot of the organization called the Order of the Eastern Star is open to both men and women who are related to Masons.