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mace

Pronunciation: (mās), [key]
—n.
1. a clublike armor-breaking weapon of war, often with a flanged or spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages.
2. a ceremonial staff carried before or by certain officials as a symbol of office.
3. macebearer.
4. Billiards.a light stick with a flat head, formerly used at times instead of a cue.

mace

Pronunciation: (mās), [key]
—n.
a spice ground from the layer between a nutmeg shell and its outer husk, resembling nutmeg in flavor.

Mace

Pronunciation: (mās), [key] Trademark.
a nonlethal spray containing purified tear gas and chemical solvents that temporarily incapacitate a person mainly by causing eye and skin irritations: used esp. as a means of subduing rioters. Also called Chemical Mace.