σκῆπτρον

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From σκήπτω (skḗptō) +‎ -τρον (-tron).

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σκῆπτρον (skêptronn (genitive σκήπτρου); second declension

  1. a staff, stick to lean on, used by lame or aged persons
    Synonym: σκίπων (skípōn)
  2. a staff, baton, especially as the badge of command, sceptre
    1. royalty, kingly power, rule
  3. (in LXX) tribe

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