Macing

Variant of mace

mace definition

mace (mās)

noun

    1. a heavy medieval war club, often with a spiked, metal head
    2. any similar weapon
    1. a staff used as a symbol of authority by certain officials
    2. macebearer

Etymology: ME < OFr masse < VL *mattea, a club < L *matea < IE base *mat-, a hoe, club > mattock

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