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.