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

Noun

Singular:
throne
Plural:
thrones

Origin of Throne

  • 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

  • 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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