n a raised staff; a raised sceptre; a punishment about to be inflicted, (cp.) the sword of Damocles. □ a. holding a raised staff or sceptre; holding a hid eous staff or sceptre; ready to punish; uncontrollable; powerful.
n a raised staff; a raised sceptre; a punishment about to be inflicted, (cp.) the sword of Damocles. ☐ a. holding a raised staff or sceptre; holding a hid eous staff or sceptre; ready to punish; uncontrollable; powerful.