Royal trappings differ in some respects (8)
I believe the answer is:
sceptres
'royal trappings' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'differ in some respects' is the wordplay.
'respects' can be anagrammed to 'SCEPTRES'.
But, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sceptres that I've seen before include "'Ceremonial staffs, of royalty, say (8)'" , "Batons borne by kings" , "Royal staffs for press etc" , "Insignia of royalty" , "Ceremonial or emblematic staffs" .)