Definitions for sceptre

sceptre scep·tre

Spelling: [sep-ter]
IPA: /ˈsɛp tər/

Sceptre is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 209 anagrams from letters in sceptre (ceeprst).

Definitions for sceptre

noun

  1. a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
  2. royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty.

verb (used with object)

  1. to give a scepter to; invest with authority.

noun, verb (used with object)

  1. scepter.

Origin of sceptre

1250-1300; Middle English (s)ceptre Old French Latin scēptrum Greek skêptron staff; akin to shaft

Examples for sceptre

But now the sceptre seemed torn from his hand—he was a king no more.

The sceptre must pass into other hands even more feeble than his.

The sceptre of Solomon was paraded throughout the camp in solemn procession.

Had she, with her own hands, given her crown and sceptre to another?

And since his son is of an age too tender to wield the sceptre, the boy's mother does it in his name.

Gain the sceptre of Solomon, and I will agree to be your subject.

Fly on, great Time, and on thy coming wings bear me my sceptre!

In one hand Zeus held the sceptre, and in the other a winged Victory.

Only think of David, a mere child, our David with the sceptre of Solomon!

Who then should grasp the rich prize of the sceptre of France?

Word Value for sceptre
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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