Mace - Definition

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,
mace, 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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