Sekirov Dictionary

throne

UK /θɹəʊ̯n/US /θɹoʊ̯n/

noun 6
verb 3
forms 3
phrases 1

noun6

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a large, fine chair for a king or queen, often set on a raised floor and kept for formal events
- He approached the throne reverently.
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(figurative) Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.
- Queen Victoria sat upon the throne of England for 63 years.
- The prince's newborn baby is fifth in line to the throne.
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The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.
- Pope Joan, who once occupied the throne of the Vatican, was reputed to be the blackest sorcerer of them all. — 1936
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(informal, euphemistic) A toilet.
- "If she has intestinal flu, you probably called while she was on the throne and she didn't want to admit it," Alan said dryly. — 1991
A kind of stool used by drummers.
A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

verb3

(no longer used) To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
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(no longer used) 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. — 1671
(no longer used) To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.

forms

throned · throning · thrones

Phrases with throne

power behind the throne
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.

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