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scepter

especially British, ��·�ٰ��

[sep-ter]

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noun

a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty.

verb (used with object)

to give a scepter to; invest with authority.

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Other Word Forms

scepterless adjective
sceptral adjective
unsceptered adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scepter¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (s)ceptre, from Old French, from Latin ��ŧ��ٰ��ܳ�, from Greek ��ê��ٰ��ǲ� “staff”; akin to shaft

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Maleficent, with scepter in hand, will ascend to a height of 35 feet.

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It holds a serpent scepter evoking the crack of lightning on one side, and a tiny water jug on the other.

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While she holds her cedarwood scepter close to her heart, she says that she also hopes to lead by example and inspire other Chatina women to follow her path.

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Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.

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From this vantage point, the sun-dappled Mandalay Bay and Delano hotels dominated the horizon, emerging like comically large golden scepters from the glittering black panels.

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scent mark sceptic

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