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Order of Druids

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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A friendly society founded, as an imitation of the ancient Druids, in London in 1781. They adopted Masonic rites and spread to America (1833) and Ailstralia. Their lodges are called "Groves." In 1872 the Order was introduced into Germany. (See FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.)

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Order of Druids'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​o/order-of-druids.html. 1910.
 
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