En-thrōne', v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. ENTHRONED; p. pr. & vb. n. ENTHRONING.] [Prefix en and throne, q. v.; O. Fr. enthroner.]

Sense 1. To place on a throne; to exalt to the seat of royalty or of high authority; hence, to invest with sovereign authority. Ayliffe.

Beneath a sculptured arch he sits enthroned. Pope.

Sense 2. (Eccl.) To induct or install, as a bishop, into the powers and privileges of a vacant see.