Talk:mace

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Other Definition

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A mace is also a type of ceremonious signal baton for Marching Band Drum Majors used in a parade. Typically American Drum Majors PIC However, I'm not sure if this should be added. — This unsigned comment was added by 69.175.35.127 (talk) at 06:50, 2 February 2006.

Added, and by one who has used a mace in that manner. — Dvortygirl 06:53, 2 February 2006 (UTC)Reply

Verb

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Is mace as a verb US? (The term comes from a brand name but I don't know how widely it is marketed.) RJFJR 16:18, 17 April 2008 (UTC)Reply

Yes, it is common in the U.S., meaning to spray someone with mace. —Stephen 17:47, 17 April 2008 (UTC)Reply
But is it used elsewhere? I'm trying to decide if it needs to be tagged as US only. RJFJR 03:25, 18 April 2008 (UTC)Reply

Etymology

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Are the weapon and the spice from the same etymological root? --Mglovesfun (talk) 11:15, 6 June 2011 (UTC)Reply