Throne Definition
thrōn
throned, thrones, throning
noun
thrones
The chair on which a king, cardinal, etc. sits on formal or ceremonial occasions: it usually is on a dais, covered with a canopy, and highly decorated.
Webster's New World
One who occupies a throne.
American Heritage
The power or rank of a king, etc.; sovereignty.
Webster's New World
A sovereign, ruler, etc.
Orders from the throne.
Webster's New World
The third highest order in the hierarchy of angels.
Webster's New World
verb
throned, thrones, throning
To install in or occupy a throne.
American Heritage
To enthrone or be enthroned.
Webster's New World
(archaic) To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
Wiktionary
(archaic) To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.
Wiktionary
(intransitive, archaic) To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Throne
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thronesOrigin of Throne
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Middle English trone, from Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Ancient Greek θρόνος (thronos, “chair, throne"). Early Modern English spelling modified to conform with Latin and Greek etymology.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English alteration of trone from Old French from Latin thronus from Greek thronos dher- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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