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mace

 

[ meɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weapon

A heavy club, typically having a metal head and spikes, used as a weapon.

Synonyms

club, flail, maul

Examples of usage

  • Military forces used maces in battle to crush the enemy's armor.
  • The knight swung his mace with great force, striking his opponent.
  • The mace was a popular weapon among medieval warriors.
  • During the Middle Ages, maces were a common choice for close combat.
  • The mace was a symbol of power and authority in many ancient civilizations.

Translations

Translations of the word "mace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maça

🇮🇳 गदा

🇩🇪 Keule

🇮🇩 gada

🇺🇦 булава

🇵🇱 buława

🇯🇵 メイス

🇫🇷 mace

🇪🇸 maza

🇹🇷 topuz

🇰🇷 메이스

🇸🇦 صولجان

🇨🇿 kyj

🇸🇰 kyjak

🇨🇳 狼牙棒

🇸🇮 buč

🇮🇸 mace

🇰🇿 шоқпар

🇬🇪 მაკე

🇦🇿 topuz

🇲🇽 maza

Etymology

The word 'mace' comes from Old French 'mace,' which originally referred to a club-like weapon. The use of maces dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were used by warriors and symbolized power and authority. Over time, maces evolved into various forms, including those with metal heads and spikes, as a weapon for close combat. Today, the term 'mace' is primarily associated with a heavy club used in battle.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,359, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.