English English Dictionary

A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary.

Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage.

A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.

To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.

To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.