throne
UK: θrəʊn | US: θroʊn
n. 1. The ceremonial chair for a sovereign or monarch, symbolizing authority.
n. 2. Figuratively, the power or rank of a ruler.
v. 3. (Archaic) To place on or as if on a throne.
throne = thron<seat> + e (silent)
- thron<seat>: From Greek thronos (θρόνος), meaning "elevated seat" or "chair of state."
- e: A silent vowel added in Middle English via Old French (trone), later respelled to reflect the Greek root.
Etymology Origin:
The word throne traces back to Greek thronos, denoting a high-status seat, often for deities or rulers. Borrowed into Latin as thronus, it entered Old French as trone before Middle English adopted it. The silent e was added later to align with the Greek spelling, reinforcing its regal connotations. The evolution reflects the cultural importance of the object—transitioning from a physical seat to a symbol of sovereignty.
The king ascended the throne after his father's abdication.
She addressed the court from her golden throne.
The rebel leader sought to overthrow the throne.
(Archaic) "They throned him as the new emperor."
The throne room was adorned with intricate carvings.