Example sentences for: scepter

How can you use “scepter” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The scepter and sword were each papal gifts, the former in 1494 and the latter in 1507; these reinforced the links between Scotland and Rome.

  • On exhibition in the sacristy are mementos of the Catholic Monarchs, including Ferdinand’s sword and Isabella’s scepter and crown, a circle of gold embellished with acanthus scrolls.

  • Called the Honours of Scotland, these are said to be the oldest complete set — crown, scepter, and sword — in Europe, unchanged since 1640.

  • The plaster ceilings here date from 1678 and depict angels carrying the symbols of royal power: crown, scepter, sword, and wreath of laurel leaves.


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