scepter

Meanings

• noun

  A ceremonial rod or staff, often bearing a symbol or ornament, carried as a symbol of power or authority.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scepter
perpetuer , metre , terrier , queer , leer , defer , gleefer , sever , cleaver , heaver , weaver , ne'er , severer , severer , severer , severer , ever , ne'er , ever , ne'er , ne'er , ne'er , ne'er , ne'er , ne'er , ne'er , ne'er

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Variants

List of all variants of scepter that leads to same result
scepter , scepters , sceptered , sceptering

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Etymology

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Old English sciptere, from scip 'ship' + tere 'holder'.

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Trivia

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1. The scepter is often carried in the right hand of a monarch during their coronation.

2. The scepter was also used as a weapon in medieval times.

3. The scepter is often adorned with precious stones and metals.

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Related Concepts

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1. staff: A long, slender rod or stick, typically used for support or as a weapon.

2. crown: A circular headpiece signifying royalty or triumph.

3. throne: A seat of authority, power, or dominion.

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Culture

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The scepter is a symbol of royal power and authority. It is often depicted in art and literature as being held by kings and queens. In ancient Egypt, the scepter was a symbol of the goddess Hathor and was used in religious ceremonies. In Christianity, the scepter is a symbol of power and authority in the hands of the Virgin Mary.

How to Memorize "scepter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, ornate rod with a large, symbolic top. Visualize a king or queen holding it with both hands, looking regal and powerful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scepter' with the word 'power'. Think of a king or queen wielding a scepter as a symbol of their rule.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Scepter: Ship's Helm' to help remember the word.

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