Mace (n.)

  1. (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

    [ Syn: mace , chemical mace ]

  2. an official who carries a mace of office

    [ Syn: macebearer , macer ]

  3. spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed

  4. a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority

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