I. scep ‧ ter /ˈseptə $ -ər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: ceptre , from Latin sceptrum , from Greek skeptron 'long stick, scepter' ]
the American spelling of ↑ sceptre
II. scep ‧ tre BrE AmE British English , scepter American English /ˈseptə $ -ter/ noun [countable]
a decorated stick carried by kings or queens at ceremonies