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Meaning of 'throne' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Throne [ n.]
- A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.
- Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage.
- A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.
2 . Throne [ v. i.]
- To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.
3 . Throne [ v. t.]
- To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
- To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.

Meaning of 'throne' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . throne [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
Example in sentence:
  • the king sat on his throne
2 . throne [ v]
Meaning (2):
- put a monarch on the throne
Example in sentence:
  • The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago

Nearby Words:

thracian thrack thrackscat thraldom thrall thrall-less thrall-like thralldom thranite thrapple

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