"be-sceptred" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=be-sceptred}} be-sceptred (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of besceptered Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: besceptered
    Sense id: en-be-sceptred-en-adj-oxlSrJZ~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1925 February 24, “Opening Night of Gyro Mardi Gras Success: Prizes Awarded for Fancy Costumes — Mrs. F. Thomas is Queen”, in Free Press Evening Bulletin, volume 28, number 121, Winnipeg, Man., page 2",
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