A Freemasonic term based on the square level used by ancient & modern stone masons. According to "Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, Vol II, Albert Mackey" the meaning of the square is:
"... In Freemasonry, it is a symbol of morality. This is its general signification, and is applied in various ways: 1. It presents itself to the neophyte as one of the three great lights; 2. To the Fellow-Craft as one of his working tools; 3. To the Master Mason as the official emblem of the Master of the Lodge" (Enc. of Freemasonry Vol II, Albert Mackey pp. 708)
Thus, the term "on the square" is much the same as "squared away," or "fair and square." To talk to a person "on the square" means to talk in a blunt and straightforward manner, as not to beat around the bush.
"... In Freemasonry, it is a symbol of morality. This is its general signification, and is applied in various ways: 1. It presents itself to the neophyte as one of the three great lights; 2. To the Fellow-Craft as one of his working tools; 3. To the Master Mason as the official emblem of the Master of the Lodge" (Enc. of Freemasonry Vol II, Albert Mackey pp. 708)
Thus, the term "on the square" is much the same as "squared away," or "fair and square." To talk to a person "on the square" means to talk in a blunt and straightforward manner, as not to beat around the bush.
by SerenityJosh February 27, 2025
Get the On the Squaremug. A rigorouros and depesarte act of scavenging used cigarettes off the floor of the streets. It is mainly done by desperate minors with no connections to buy tobbaco and people from Romania. People who do this activty drag thier friends into doing this while risking the humiliation. It is a very nasty task and you will eventually get gharnarhea in the mouth.
by Brendan Oniell October 11, 2012
Get the Square Huntingmug. by culloty me July 24, 2018
Get the T Square Chopmug. Yo, son... lemme get a square.
by rabortabort October 6, 2009
Get the squaremug. In downball (an Australian and a kiwi school game) your court may have a rectangle on two opposing sides. Those are back squares.
Kid in kings: Back squares, treetops, cradles and death matches off!
Literally everyone: *monotone screaming*
Literally everyone: *monotone screaming*
by ~spoooogyny~ June 7, 2020
Get the back squaresmug. by joe scrub January 24, 2007
Get the squaremug. a gentleman's beverage in flask form placed in the inner pocket of a jacket during a refined social gathering, such as a banquet or a reception.
by Jeff Handley March 13, 2012
Get the Alabama pocket squaremug.