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Mace

Syllabification: (Mace)
Pronunciation: /mās/
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Definition of Mace

noun

trademark
  • an irritant chemical used in an aerosol to disable attackers.

verb

(also mace) [with object]
  • spray (someone) with Mace.

Origin:

1960s (originally US): probably from mace1

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