noun
Meaning 1
American and archaic form of sceptre.
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scepter
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verb
Meaning 2
American form of sceptre.
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noun
Meaning 3
a ceremonial or emblematic staff
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sceptre, verge, wand
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Broader terms: staff
Narrower terms: bauble
noun
Meaning 4
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sceptre
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Broader terms: reign, sovereignty
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