Definitions for sceptre
ˈsɛp tərscep·tre

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scepter, sceptrenoun

   the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

2. scepter, sceptre, verge, wandnoun

   a ceremonial or emblematic staff

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sceptrenoun

   an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power

2. sceptreverb

   To give a sceptre to.

3. Etymology: sceptre, from sceptrum, from Ancient Greek σκῆπτρον (skeptron) "staff, stick, baton", from σκήπτω (skepto) "to prop, to support, to lean upon a staff"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SCEPTREnoun

   The ensign of royalty born in the hand.

   Etymology: sceptrum, Latin; sceptre, Fr.

   Nor shall proud Lancaster usurp my right,
   Nor hold the sceptre in his childish fist. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

   Thou sceptre ’s heir,
   That thus affect’st a sheephook. William Shakespeare.

   How, best of kings, do’st thou a sceptre bear!
   How, best of poets, do’st thou laurel wear!
   But two things rare the fates had in their store,
   And gave thee both, to shew they could no more. Ben Jonson.

   The sceptre bearers lent
   Their free attendance. George Chapman, Odyssey.

   The parliament presented those acts which were prepared by them to the royal sceptre, in which were some laws restraining the extravagant power of the nobility. Edward Hyde.

   The court of Rome has, in other instances, so well attested its good managery, that it is not credible crowns and sceptres are conferred gratis. Decay of Piety.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sceptre

   A sceptre is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia. Figuratively, it means royal or imperial authority or sovereignty.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sceptre

   A sceptre is a ceremonial ornament or staff that is held by a ruling individual like a king, queen or other person of authority as a symbol of power or sovereignty. They are often used in royal or religious ceremonies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sceptrenoun

   a staff or baton borne by a sovereign, as a ceremonial badge or emblem of authority; a royal mace

2. Sceptrenoun

   hence, royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty; as, to assume the scepter

3. Sceptreverb

   to endow with the scepter, or emblem of authority; to invest with royal authority

4. Etymology: [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.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sceptre

   A sceptre is a symbolic ornamental rod or wand borne in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sceptre

   sep′tėr, n. the staff or baton borne by kings as an emblem of authority: royal power.—v.t. to invest with royal power.—adjs. Scep′tral, regal; Scep′tred, bearing a sceptre: regal.—n. Scep′tredom, reign.—adjs. Scep′treless, powerless, as a sceptreless king; Scep′try, bearing a sceptre, royal. [L. sceptrum—Gr. skēptron—skēptein, to lean.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sceptre

   the symbol of royal power, power to command and compel, originally a club, the crown being the symbol of dominion.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sceptre

   Originally a staff or walking-stick, hence in course of time, also a weapon of assault and of defense. At a very early period the privilege of carrying it came to be connected with the idea of authority and station. The sceptre of the kings of Rome, which was afterwards borne by the consuls, was of ivory, and surmounted by an eagle. Since that time there has been considerable variety in its form. The English sceptre now in use dates from Charles II.’s time, and is cruciform.

Matched Categories

1. • Reign
   • Staff

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Anagrams for sceptre »

1. respect

2. scepter

3. specter

4. spectre

How to pronounce sceptre?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say sceptre in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sceptre in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sceptre in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sceptre
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sceptre
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=sceptre
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sceptre
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sceptre
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sceptre
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=sceptre
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Sceptre
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
11. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sceptre