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Webster 1913 Edition


Enthrone

En-throne′

,
Verb.
T.
[Pref.
en-
+
throne
: cf. OF.
enthroner
. Cf.
Inthronize
.]
1.
To seat on a throne; to exalt to the seat of royalty or of high authority; hence, to invest with sovereign authority or dignity.
Beneath a sculptured arch he sits
enthroned
.
Pope.
It [mercy] is
enthroned
in the hearts of kings.
Shakespeare
2.
(Eccl.)
To induct, as a bishop, into the powers and privileges of a vacant see.

Webster 1828 Edition


Enthrone

ENTHRO'NE

,
Verb.
T.
[from throne.] To place on a throne; to exalt to the seat of royalty.
Beneath a sculptured arch he sits enthroned.
1.
To exalt to an elevated place or seat.
2.
To invest with sovereign authority.

Definition 2024


enthrone

enthrone

English

Verb

enthrone (third-person singular simple present enthrones, present participle enthroning, simple past and past participle enthroned)

  1. (transitive) To put on the throne in a formal installation ceremony called enthronement, equivalent to (and often combined with) coronation and/or other ceremonies of investiture
  2. (transitive, figuratively) To help a candidate to the succession of a monarchy (as a kingmaker does), or by extension in any other major organisation.

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