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mace

mace

8 9.1
A person whose job is to carry a ceremonial staff at formal events
  • noun
  • /meɪs/
  • Formal
translation icon : portador del bastón de mando
  • During the graduation ceremony, the Mace was presented as a symbol of the university's traditions.

We got a professional Mace bearer for that one for the etiquette.

Examples

  • The Mace bearer walked proudly at the front of the procession, symbolizing the town's authority.

  • We got a professional Mace bearer for that one for the etiquette.

    Adam Savage’s Tested

  • It's his event if you like, and I'm gate crashing it and the town crier and Mace bearer of Honiton.

  • In parliamentary sessions, the Mace serves as a reminder of the official decorum expected from all members.

Synonyms

macer
vsmace
  • UK
1 9.9

A person who carries a staff called a mace in court or at university ceremonies

is typically for legislative assemblies rather than courts or academic events
macebearer
vsmace
  • Formal
9.9

A person who carries a decorated staff to show authority at ceremonies

is used mainly in legislative assemblies rather than processions

Compounds

chemical mace
  • US
6.8

A liquid spray that makes eyes burn and makes people feel dizzy so they cannot move

reed mace
  • UK
8.5

A tall marsh plant with long flat leaves and long brown seed heads used for weaving mats and chair seats

Surface Forms

mace singular
maces plural

Etymology

Mace used for the official who carries the staff comes from the ceremonial mace they carry and simply means the 'mace-holder' who leads the procession and shows official authority.