Dissceptre

/dɪsˈsɛp.tər/ verb

Definition

British spelling variant of disscepter; to deprive of a sceptre.

Etymology

From dis- + sceptre (British spelling of scepter). The -re ending is standard British English, following the pattern of theatre/theater, centre/center.

Kelly Says

This is the same word as disscepter, just spelled the British way. It's a reminder that historical terms sometimes survive mainly in literary rather than practical use.

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