1. a heavy club with a spiked or flanged head, used as a weapon
Usage: historical
2. a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority
3. a spice made from the dried covering of nutmeg seeds

Examples

• Medieval knights wielded heavy maces in battle.
• The sergeant-at-arms carried the ceremonial mace into the chamber.
• The recipe called for a pinch of ground mace.
• She kept mace in her purse for protection.
• The golden mace symbolized the mayor’s authority.
• Mace adds a warm, spicy flavor to baked goods.
• Police officers sometimes carry mace as non-lethal protection.