thronen.[OE. trone, F. trne, L. thronus, Gr. ; cf. a bench, a footstool, to set one's self, to sit, Skr. dharaa supporting, dh 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. A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.(Milton.)Great Sire! whom thrones celestial ceaseless sing. (Young.)v. t.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.)v. i. To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.(Shak.)