MACER

macebearer, mace, macer

(noun) an official who carries a mace of office

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

macer (plural macers)

A mace bearer; specifically, an officer of a court in Scotland. [from 14th c.]

Anagrams

• Carme, McRae, crame, cream, crema, recam

Source: Wiktionary


Ma"cer, n. Etym: [F. massier. See Mace staff.]

Definition: A mace bearer; an officer of a court. P. Plowman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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