macebearer

macebearer
macebearer macebearer, mace bearer mace bearer . an official who carries the mace of office before persons in authority.

Syn: mace, macer. [WordNet 1.5]


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  • macebearer — mace•bear•er [[t]ˈmeɪsˌbɛər ər[/t]] n. gov an official who carries a ceremonial mace • Etymology: 1545–55 …   From formal English to slang

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  • mace bearer — macebearer macebearer, mace bearer mace bearer . an official who carries the mace of office before persons in authority. Syn: mace, macer. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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