About The Word Throne
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What's The Definition Of Throne?
[n] the position and power of one who occupies a throne
[n] the chair of state of a monarch, bishop, etc.; "the king sat on his throne" [n] a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination [v] put a monarch on the throne; "The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago" [v] sit on the throne as a ruler Synonyms | Synonyms for Throne: can | commode | crapper | enthrone | pot | potty | stool | toilet Related Terms | Find terms related to Throne: See Also | bath | bathroom | berth | bishop's throne | cathedra | chair | flush toilet | flushless toilet | govern | invest | john | lav | lavatory | mercy seat | musnud | office | peacock-throne | place | plumbing fixture | position | post | potty chair | potty seat | privy | rule | situation | spot | toilet bowl | toilet seat | vest Throne In Webster's Dictionary \Throne\, n. [OE. trone, F. tr[^o]ne, L. thronus, Gr. ?;
cf. ? a bench, ? a footstool, ? to set one's self, to sit,
Skr. dhara[.n]a supporting, dh[.r] to hold fast, carry, and
E. firm, a.]
1. A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the
seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.
The noble king is set up in his throne. --Chaucer.
High on a throne of royal state. --Milton.
2. Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who
occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign
authority; an exalted or dignified personage.
Only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
--Gen. xli.
40.
To mold a mighty state's decrees, And shape the
whisper of the throne. --Tennyson.
3. pl. A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; --
a meaning given by the schoolmen. --Milton.
Great Sire! whom thrones celestial ceaseless sing.
--Young.
\Throne\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Throned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Throning}.] 1. To place on a royal seat; to enthrone. --Shak. 2. To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt. True image of the Father, whether throned In the bosom of bliss, and light of light. --Milton. \Throne\, v. i. To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne. --Shak. |
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