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Scepter

Scepter Meaning & Definition
Scepter Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scepter?

[n] a ceremonial or emblematic staff
[n] the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scepter: sceptre | sceptre | verge | wand

Related Terms | Find terms related to Scepter:

See Also | bauble | reign | sovereignty | staff

Scepter In Webster's Dictionary

\Scep"ter\, Sceptre \Scep"tre\, n. [F. sceptre, L. sceptrum, from Gr. ? a staff to lean upon, a scepter; probably akin to E. shaft. See {Shaft}, and cf. {Scape} a stem, shaft.] 1. A staff or baton borne by a sovereign, as a ceremonial badge or emblem of authority; a royal mace. And the king held out Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. --Esther v. 2. 2. Hence, royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty; as, to assume the scepter. The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come. --Gen. xlix. 10.
\Scep"ter\, Sceptre \Scep"tre\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sceptered}or {Sceptred} (?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Sceptering}or {Sceptring}.] To endow with the scepter, or emblem of authority; to invest with royal authority. To Britain's queen the sceptered suppliant bends. --Tickell.

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