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sceptre

nounmasculineformaluncommon/ˈsɛtɾu/ce·tro

Definition

1

An ornamented staff carried by a ruler as a symbol of sovereign power.

Usage examples

The king held the sceptre during the coronation.
The sceptre was adorned with jewels.

Common combinations

royal sceptregolden sceptrebear the sceptre