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mace

[ ˈmās]

mace

noun

[ˈmās]

mace

verb

maced; macing

Definition of mace (Entry 3 of 4)

transitive verb

: to attack with the liquid Mace

First Known Use of mace

Noun (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1968, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for mace

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Old French mascie, macis, from Medieval Latin macis

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *mattia; akin to Latin mateola mallet

Dictionary Entries near mace

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mace

verb

English Language Learners Definition of mace

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to spray (a person) with Mace

Mace

trademark

English Language Learners Definition of Mace (Entry 2 of 2)

—used for a liquid that stings the eyes and skin and that is used as a spray to defend against an attacker

mace

noun

\ ˈmās \

Kids Definition of mace

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a spice made from the dried outer covering of the nutmeg

mace

noun

Kids Definition of mace (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a decorated pole carried by an official as a sign of authority

2 : a heavy often spiked club used as a medieval weapon

Mace

trademark

\ ˈmās \

Medical Definition of Mace

—used for a temporarily disabling liquid that when sprayed in the face of a person causes tears, dizziness, immobilization, and sometimes nausea