Throne — Defs

01 n. A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.

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.
A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.
“Great Sire! whom thrones celestial ceaseless sing.” — Young.

02 v. t. To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

imp. & p. p. Throned; p. pr. & vb. n. Throning

1.
To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
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.

03 v. i. To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.