GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Throne , n. [OE. trone, F. trône, L. thronus, Gr. ; cf.  a bench,  a footstool,  to set one's self, to sit, Skr. dharaṇa supporting, dhṛ to hold fast, carry, and E. firm, a.]
   A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.
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   The noble king is set up in his throne.
   Chaucer.
   
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   High on a throne of royal state.
   Milton.
   
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   Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage.
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   Only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
   Gen. xli. 40.
   
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   To mold a mighty state's decrees,
   And shape the whisper of the throne.
   Tennyson.
   
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   pl. A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.
   Milton.
   
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   Great Sire! whom thrones celestial ceaseless sing.
   Young.
   
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   Throne, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Throned ; p. pr. & vb. n. Throning.]
   To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
   Shak.
   
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   To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.
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   True image of the Father, whether throned
   In the bosom of bliss, and light of light.
   Milton.
   
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   Throne , v. i. To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.
   Shak.
   
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