Mace

A money of account in China equal to one tenth of a tael; also, a weight of 57.98 grains.

A kind of spice; the aril which partly covers nutmegs. See Nutmeg.

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.

A staff borne by, or carried before, a magistrate as an ensign of his authority.

An officer who carries a mace as an emblem of authority.

A knobbed mallet used by curriers in dressing leather to make it supple.

A rod for playing billiards, having one end suited to resting on the table and pushed with one hand.

(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization