mace

noun

1. 1

   (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

2. 2

   a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority

3. 3

   spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed

4. 4

   an official who carries a mace of office