What is another word for maces?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪsɪz] (IPA)

Maces are long, heavy weapons that have been used for centuries in warfare and ceremonial events. Synonyms for the word "maces" would include various terms used to describe similar weapons. Some synonyms for maces include flails, morning stars, warhammers, cudgels, and bludgeons. These weapons were commonly used in medieval times and were especially popular in Europe during the 12th to the 15th centuries. While they were primarily used as weapons, they were also used in ceremonial roles, such as the scepter held by a king or queen. No matter what they were called, maces and their synonyms have played an important role in human history.

What are the hypernyms for Maces?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Maces

On leaving the large room, in the case in the archway will be seen axes, horsemen's hammers and maces, all designed for breaking and rending armour.
"Authorised Guide to the Tower of London"
W. J. Loftie
A greater part of them ran away before they could be reached by the spears and maces of the Wahimas.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
The sun, as is usual under the equator, rolled quickly from beyond the mountains, and flooded with a bright light the battle-field on which lay over two hundred Samburu corpses pierced by spears or crushed by maces.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

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