mace.

1. A weapon with a heavy striking head on a handle.

2. A ceremonial staff or rod representing official authority.

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Words that belong together

• swing a mace
• iron mace
• mace head

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The mace dented the shield without cutting through it.

He set his mace beside the chair reserved for the commander.

A ceremonial mace lay across the council table while the guards carried real weapons.

Usage notes

Primary category: fantasy. Also a ceremonial staff of authority and a spice; the combat sense does not require spikes or a chain. Noun: mace; plural maces.