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macebearer

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mace⋅bear⋅er

[meys-bair-er]
–noun
an official, as of a city or legislative body, who carries a ceremonial mace before dignitaries.

Origin:
1545–55; mace 1 + bearer
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mace·bear·er   (mās'bâr'ər)   
n.  An official who carries a mace of office.
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