I. ˈthrōn noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, alteration (influenced by Latin thronus ) of trone, from Old French, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos chair, throne — more at firm
1.
a. : a chair of state: as
(1) : a royal seat on a dais with a canopy
(2) : the ceremonial seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary — see cathedra
(3) : the seat of a deity or superhuman power
Satan's dark throne
b. : an elevated seat provided by an artist for his model
c. slang : toilet seat
2.
a. : sovereign or sometimes episcopal power and dignity : supreme rank or position : sovereignty
b. : the one invested therewith : an exalted or dignified personage
3. thrones plural : a high order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
4. Eastern Church : sanctuary 1b
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English tronen, thronen, from trone, throne throne
transitive verb
: to exalt to a throne : give sovereignty or dominion to : enthrone
intransitive verb
: to be in or to sit on a throne : be in power as if on a throne
a kind of sanctuary in which she throned among his secret thoughts and longings — Edith Wharton