Scepter
['septə] or ['sɛptɚ]
Definition
(noun.) a ceremonial or emblematic staff.
(noun.) the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter.
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Definition
(n.) Alt. of Sceptre
(v. t.) Alt. of Sceptre
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Unserious Contents or Definition
n. A king's staff of office the sign and symbol of his authority. It was originally a mace with which the sovereign admonished his jester and vetoed ministerial measures by breaking the bones of their proponents.
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Examples
- This form was elaborated and jeweled, and finally arched in with jeweled bands surmounted by the cross and scepter. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- This, called the Star of South Africa, has been placed in King George’s scepter, and another, of 309-3/16 carats, in his crown. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
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