- a variation of scepter.
sceptre
Americannoun
noun
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a ceremonial staff held by a monarch as the symbol of authority
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imperial authority; sovereignty
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sceptre
C13: from Old French sceptre, from Latin scēptrum, from Greek skeptron staff
Example Sentences
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Cullinan I, a huge drop-shaped stone weighing 530.2 carats, is mounted in the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
Meanwhile, the single coronation glove, also known as the Coronation Gauntlet, will go on King Charles' right hand while he holds the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross during the crowning.
From BBC • May 1, 2023
Charles will be presented with the Sovereign's Orb, the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross, and the Sovereign's Sceptre with Dove and other items at key moments in the ceremony.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2023
Sjón is an Icelandic poet, novelist, lyricist and musician whose books include The Blue Fox, Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was and CoDex 1962, both published by Sceptre.
From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2020
Between the flashing oars of Sceptre and Faithful, Davos saw a thin line of galleys drawn across the river, the sun glinting off the gold paint that marked their hulls.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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