throne (n.)

  1. the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.; the king sat on his throne'

  2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

    [ Syn: toilet , can , commode , crapper , pot , potty , stool ]

  3. the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions

    throne (v.)

  1. sit on the throne as a ruler

  2. put a monarch on the throne; The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago

    [ Syn: enthrone ]

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