What does MACED mean?

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Verb

Definitions

• To attack or assault someone with a mace or similar weapon.
• To chop or crush food into small pieces, typically garlic or nuts.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmeɪst/
• UK: /ˈmeɪst/

Origin and Usage

The word "maced" comes from the noun "mace," which is a type of weapon consisting of a heavy metal head on a long handle. The verb "maced" originally meant to attack or assault someone with a mace. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to also include the act of chopping or crushing food into small pieces, typically garlic or nuts.

Synonyms

• Attack
• Assault
• Crush
• Chop

Related Words

• Amice
• Camed
• Demic
• Macaw
• Raced

Example Sentences

• He maced his opponent with a mace during the medieval reenactment.
• She maced the garlic into small pieces to add to the sauce.