a money of account in china equal to one tenth of a tael; also, a weight of 57.98 grains.-a kind of spice; the aril which partly covers nutmegs. see nutmeg.-a heavy staff or club of metal; a spiked club; -- used as weapon in war before the general use of firearms, especially in the middle ages, for breaking metal armor.-a staff borne by, or carried before, a magistrate as an ensign of his authority.-an officer who carries a mace as an emblem of authority.-a knobbed mallet used by curriers in dressing leather to make it supple.-a rod for playing billiards, having one end suited to resting on the table and pushed with one hand.