— scepterless , adj. — sceptral /sep"treuhl/ , adj.
/sep"teuhr/ , n.
1. a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.
2. royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty.
v.t.
3. to give a scepter to; invest with authority.
Also, esp. Brit., sceptre .
[ 1250-1300; ME ( s ) ceptre sceptrum skêptron staff; akin to SHAFT ]