Definitions

1. noun

a staff or club, typically with a heavy head, used as a weapon, especially in medieval times.

“The knight wielded a mace to defend himself against the charging knight.”

2. noun

a heavy-headed or spiked club used for ceremonial purposes, especially in universities.

“The university’s official mace was carried by the senior scholar at the graduation ceremony.”

3. noun

a plant with large, showy flowers, especially the common mace, Myristica fragrans.

“The aromatic flavor of the mace spice enhanced the taste of the traditional dish.”

4. verb

to strike or beat with a mace.

“The knight was maced by the opponent’s heavy blow.”

5. verb

to hit or strike violently.

“The crowd was maced by the police in an attempt to disperse the riot.”