Definition of throne

• n. - A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.
• n. - Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage.
• n. - A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.
• v. t. - To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
• v. t. - To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.
• v. i. - To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.