Synonyms for sceptre
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sep-ter |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛp tər |
Top 10 synonyms for sceptre Other synonyms for the word sceptre
Définition of sceptre
Origin :- chiefly British English spelling of scepter (q.v.); for spelling, see -re. Related: Sceptred.
- As in rod : noun bar, pole
- And since his son is of an age too tender to wield the sceptre, the boy's mother does it in his name.
- Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
- Who then should grasp the rich prize of the sceptre of France?
- Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott
- In one hand Zeus held the sceptre, and in the other a winged Victory.
- Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) » by Various
- Had she, with her own hands, given her crown and sceptre to another?
- Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens
- The sceptre must pass into other hands even more feeble than his.
- Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird
- But now the sceptre seemed torn from his hand—he was a king no more.
- Extract from : « Olive » by Dinah Maria Craik, (AKA Dinah Maria Mulock)
- Only think of David, a mere child, our David with the sceptre of Solomon!
- Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli
- The sceptre of Solomon was paraded throughout the camp in solemn procession.
- Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli
- Gain the sceptre of Solomon, and I will agree to be your subject.
- Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli
- Fly on, great Time, and on thy coming wings bear me my sceptre!
- Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli
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