Definition of scepter
1 : a staff or baton borne by a sovereign as an emblem of authority
2 : royal or imperial authority : sovereignty
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Origin and Etymology of scepter
Middle English sceptre, from Anglo-French septre, from Latin sceptrum, from Greek skēptron staff, scepter, from skēptesthai to prop oneself — more at shaft
First Known Use: 14th century
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Definition of scepter
sceptered
;sceptering
play \-t(ə-)riŋ\transitive verb
: to invest with the scepter in token of royal authority
1526
First Known Use of scepter
1526
SCEPTER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of scepter for English Language Learners
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: a long decorated stick that is carried by a king or queen
SCEPTER Defined for Kids
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: a rod carried by a ruler as a sign of authority a royal scepter
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