n [ sing ]
a rod decorated with silver and gold, kept in the British House of Commons as a symbol of the authority of the Speaker . In former times maces were large heavy clubs used as weapons in battle.
n [ sing ]
a rod decorated with silver and gold, kept in the British House of Commons as a symbol of the authority of the Speaker . In former times maces were large heavy clubs used as weapons in battle.
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005