: to invest with the scepter in token of royal authority
Examples of scepter in a Sentence
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Noun
With historic scepters, crowns and rings, King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation will feature a dazzling selection of the famous Crown Jewels.—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 1 May 2023 Sovereign’s scepter with dove The Sovereign's Scepter with an enameled dove.—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 May 2023 The multi-hyphenate was seen wearing a tiara, gown and clutching a sparkly scepter as Glinda, as Bailey — who is set to play love interest Fiyero — wore a full green-and-gold ensemble.—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023 After receiving the crown jewels, the orb and two scepters, Charles will have the St. Edward’s Crown placed on his head by Welby.—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 May 2023 Queen Camilla's Coronation Jewels Similar to her husband, Camilla will be presented with several symbolic items from the Crown Jewels during the coronation ceremony, including a ring, two scepters and an orb.—Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023 Artists reworked several objects depicted alongside the pharaoh, including a crown, scepter and necklace.—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2023 Grande was seen wearing a tiara, gown and clutching a sparkly scepter as Glinda.—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023 Matt Dunham/Associated Press CORONATION SPOON The Imperial State crown and the sovereign's orb and scepter, is seen during the state funeral of late Queen Elizabeth II in London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.—Danica Kirka, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2023
Verb
People file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and scepter, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall on Sept. 15, 2022, in London.—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 See More
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English sceptre, from Anglo-French septre, from Latin sceptrum, from Greek skēptron staff, scepter, from skēptesthai to prop oneself — more at shaft
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