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macer

macer

1 9.9
A person who carries a staff called a mace in court or at university ceremonies
  • noun
  • /ˈmeɪsər/
  • UK
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Examples

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  • At the graduation ceremony, the macer led the procession, proudly holding the ceremonial mace.

  • The judge entered the courtroom, and the macer walked ahead, signaling the start of the proceedings.

  • During the formal event, the macer presented the mace to the university chancellor as a symbol of authority.

Synonyms

mace
vsmacer
  • Formal
8 9.1

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

is associated with courts and academic ceremonies not mainly with legislatures
macebearer
vsmacer
  • Formal
9.9

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

is specific to court and academic ceremonies rather than general public processions

Surface Forms

macer singular
macers plural

Morphology

macer = mace (transparent) = mace + er

This is a straightforward agentive formation meaning a person associated with or carrying a mace.

Etymology

Macer comes from an old name meaning 'mace-carrier': it combines mace (a heavy club that later became a symbol of authority) and the ending -er meaning 'one who'. So a macer is the person who carries the ceremonial mace, which explains the word's modern use as an official at courts and ceremonies.