(Freemasonry) A Masonic organization that one can join after completing the three basic Blue Lodge degrees (Entered Apprentice, fellowcraft, and Master Mason), and which offers more advanced teaching.

Obsolete form of body politic.

plural of body politique

If the murdered corpse cannot be found, a person cannot be charged with murder. / (by extension) An accusation cannot be made without evidence.

(electricity) A conductive connection between body and active parts of electrical equipment resulting from a fault.

plural of body contact

The upper part of the body, usually upwards of the waist.

The lower part of the body, usually below the waist.

(informal) The Mississippi River.

plural of free body