mace
1mace
noun \ˈmās\Definition of MACE
: an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
Origin of MACE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Old French mascie, macis, from Medieval Latin macis
First Known Use: 13th century
2mace
nounDefinition of MACE
1
a : a heavy often spiked staff or club used especially in the Middle Ages for breaking armor b : a club used as a weapon
2
a : an ornamental staff borne as a symbol of authority before a public official or a legislative body b : one who carries a mace
Origin of MACE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *mattia; akin to Latin mateola mallet
First Known Use: 14th century
3mace
transitive verbmacedmac·ing
Definition of MACE
: to attack with the liquid Mace
Examples of MACE
- She maced the man who attacked her.
First Known Use of MACE
1968
Mace
trademark \ˈmās\Definition of MACE
—used for a temporarily disabling liquid usually used as a spray
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