Pectoral

Belonging to the breast; from the Latin pectus, meaning the breast. The heart has always been considered the seat of fortitude and courage, and hence by this word is suggested to the Freemason certain symbolic instructions in relation to the virtue of fortitude. In Freemasonry, the word is appropriated to one of the Perfect Points of Entrance.

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