| 釋義 |
mace1 /meis; mes/ n 1 large, heavy club, usu with a metal head covered with spikes, used as a weapon in the Middle Ages. 審古時用作武器的一種釘頭錘; 錘矛。 2 ceremonial rod or staff (often very much ornamented) carried or placed before an official, eg a Mayor. 權杖 (通常裝飾得很精美，持于或置于官員，如市長之前) 。 '~bearer n person who carries an official ~. 持權杖的人。 a ceremonial mace |