mace / mase [mɛis]
mace – n. & v. – n. – 1. an aromatic spice from the dried seed coats of the nutmeg, Myristica fragrans; 2. a weapon with a heavy shaft and head, often metal; 3. a sceptre or staff of office; 4. a traditional Asian coin in a number of countries; 5. a robbery; 6. aerosol spray used for defense; v. – 1. strike with a heavy staffed weapon; 2. swindle, cheat, get even; 3. spray with an aerosol used for defense
mase – n. & v. – n. – a freckle; v. – function as a maser, similar to a laser except it amplifies microwave energy instead of light