Etymology

macer

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Today it means: A mace bearer; specifically, an officer of a court in Scotland. Full definition →

First used 14th c.Middle English macer ← Anglo-Norman macer
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macer · noun1

  1. Anglo-Norman · derived frommacer
  2. Middle English · derived frommacer
  3. English todaymacer

From Middle English macer, from Anglo-Norman macer, from mace (“mace”).

Macer · noun2

From Mac + -er.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 14th c. A mace bearer; specifically, an officer of a court in Scotland.

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