scepter
scepter
Definition
scep·ter (sep′tər)
noun
- a rod or staff, highly ornamented, held by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty
- royal or imperial authority; sovereignty
Etymology: ME sceptre < OFr < L sceptrum < Gr skēptron, staff to lean on < base of skēptesthai, to prop oneself, lean on something < IE base *(s)kep- > shaft
transitive verb
to furnish with a scepter; invest with royal or imperial authority
scepter
Synonyms
scepter
n.
scepter
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- uprightness: The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.
Converse of object
- hold: His left hand is raised in blessing, while in his right hand he is holding a scepter.
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