: an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
1
a
: a heavy often spiked staff or club used especially in the Middle Ages for breaking armor
b
: a club used as a weapon
2
a
: an ornamental staff borne as a symbol of authority before a public official (such as a magistrate) or a legislative body
b
: one who carries a mace
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