macer
Definition
Noun: 1. An official who carries a mace of office: A person holding a ceremonial position whose duty is to bear a mace, a decorated staff symbolizing authority, in formal processions or assemblies.
Usage
- The term "macer" is a formal and historical title, primarily used in specific institutional contexts like universities, parliaments, or city councils.
- It refers specifically to the role of carrying the ceremonial mace. The macer often precedes or accompanies a dignitary in official processions.
Examples
- Noun:
- The university chancellor entered the hall, preceded by the macer bearing the ornate mace.
- In the Scottish Parliament, the macer plays a key role in the opening ceremonies.
Advanced Usage
- The role of a macer is largely ceremonial and symbolic, representing the authority and tradition of the institution.
- While "macer" is the specific term for the person, the object they carry is the "mace."
Variants and Related Words
- Mace (noun): The ceremonial staff or club carried by a macer as a symbol of authority.
- Beadle (noun): A minor parish officer or ceremonial official; a role sometimes similar to a macer in certain contexts.
- Sergeant-at-Arms (noun): An officer appointed to keep order, sometimes responsible for the mace in legislative bodies.
Synonyms
- Mace-bearer: A direct synonym for macer.
- Ceremonial officer: A more general term that could include the role of a macer.
Noun
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an official who carries a mace of office
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