Mace bearer? (6)
This might be a double definition.
'mace' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'bearer?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nutmeg that I've seen before include "Hard seed used as seasoning" , "spicy stuff" , "(In soccer) kick the ball between an opponent's legs" , "Aromatic seed - met gnu (anag)" , "Fragrant tropical seed ground as spice" .)
'mace bearer' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
This is all the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for beadle that I've seen before include "Parish officer (historical)" , "Old parish officer" , "As church official" , "Mr Bumble's position in "Oliver Twist"" , "Parish official (hist.)" .)