macer
(in Scotland) an officer who attends the Court of Session and carries out its orders.
Origin of macer
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How to use macer in a sentence
This is that man, the soldier macer; then bound with fellow soldiers to the service in Africa, now a Christian preacher.'
Aurelian | William WareWhen macer had reached it he paused, and looked round upon the motley crowd that had gathered about him.
Aurelian | William WareHe joined me toward the evening of the same day on which I had seen the wife of macer, and we took our way toward his dwelling.
Aurelian | William WareYou will easily perceive, Fausta, how serious an injury is inflicted upon us by rash and violent declaimers like macer.
Aurelian | William WareThe table was now spread, and we sat down to the frugal repast, macer first offering a prayer to God.
Aurelian | William Ware
British Dictionary definitions for macer
/ (ˈmeɪsə) /
a macebearer, esp (in Scotland) an official who acts as usher in a court of law
Origin of macer
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