scep·tre sceptres in AM, use scepter A sceptre is an ornamental rod that a king or queen carries on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of his or her power. scepter a decorated stick carried by kings or queens at ceremonies
[ 'sep-t&r ] (noun.) 14th century. From Ancient Greek σκήπτρον (skeptron) "staff, stick, baton", from σκήπτω (skepto) "to prop, to support, to lean upon a staff"