01 n. A money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael; also, a weight of 57.98 grains.
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A money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael; also, a weight of 57.98 grains.
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8 senses · 4 variants
Webster, 1913
Mace
/(mās)/
· IPA /meɪs/
02 n. A kind of spice; the aril which partly covers nutmegs. See Nutmeg.
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03 n. A heavy staff or club of metal; a spiked club; -- used as weapon in war before the general use of firearms, especially in the Middle Ages, …
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A heavy staff or club of metal; a spiked club; -- used as weapon in war before the general use of firearms, especially in the Middle Ages, for breaking metal armor.“Death with his mace petrific . . . smote.” — Milton.
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A staff borne by, or carried before, a magistrate as an ensign of his authority.
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An officer who carries a mace as an emblem of authority; a macebearer.
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A knobbed mallet used by curriers in dressing leather to make it supple.
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A rod for playing billiards, having one end suited to resting on the table and pushed with one hand.(Billiards)
04 prop. n. A chemical preparation containing tear gas in a solvent, packaged in the form of a spray, and used to temporarily incapacitate people, such…
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A chemical preparation containing tear gas in a solvent, packaged in the form of a spray, and used to temporarily incapacitate people, such as rioters or criminals, by causing intense eye and skin irritation; also called chemical mace. It is designed to be a non-lethal weapon for defending against violent people. Also: chemical mace