Definitions for sceptres

sceptres scep·tre

Spelling: [sep-ter]
IPA: /ˈsɛp tər/

Sceptres is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 263 anagrams from letters in sceptres (ceeprsst).

Definitions for sceptres

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 sceptres

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

Examples for sceptres

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for sceptres
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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