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macebearer

macebearer

9.9
A person who carries a decorated staff to show authority at ceremonies
  • noun
  • /ˈmeɪsˌbɛrər/
  • Formal
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  • At the university graduation, the macebearer led the academic procession.

Examples

  • During the ceremony, the macebearer carried the ornate staff with solemn dignity.

  • The macebearer wore traditional robes as he walked ahead of the mayor.

  • The macebearer led the procession with great dignity.

  • During the ceremony, the macebearer stood proudly.

  • At the university graduation, the macebearer led the academic procession.

  • During the ceremony, the macebearer carried the ornate staff with solemn dignity.

  • The macebearer wore traditional robes as he walked ahead of the mayor.

Synonyms

mace
vsmacebearer
  • Formal
8 9.1

A person whose job is to carry a ceremonial staff at formal events

is broader and serves in processions and ceremonies beyond assemblies
macer
vsmacebearer
  • UK
1 9.9

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

is used across many types of formal processions and ceremonies

Surface Forms

macebearer singular
macebearers plural

Morphology

macebearer = mace + bearer (transparent) = mace + bearer

The compound is a straightforward combination of 'mace' and 'bearer' whose meanings yield the sense 'a person who carries a mace'.

Etymology

The word macebearer comes from mace and bearer; mace was once a heavy 'club' or weapon that later became a staff used in ceremonies, and a bearer is someone who 'carries' things. So a macebearer is an official who carries the mace as a sign of power.