sceptred

scep·tre

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sep-ter]
- /ˈsɛp tər/
- /ˈsep.təd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sep-ter]
- /ˈsɛp tər/

Definitions of sceptred word

verb with object sceptred to give a scepter to; invest with authority. 1
noun sceptred a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power. 1
noun sceptred royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty. 1

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Origin of sceptred

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Sceptred

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sceptred

sceptred popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sceptred usage trend in Literature

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