Where does “enthrone” come from?
enthrone (English) comes from English throne, from Middle English trone, from Anglo-Norman trone, from Old French tron, from Latin thronus, from Greek θρόνος, from Ancient Greek θρόνος, from Proto-Indo-European dʰer- — to support; to hold.
enthrone (English): To put on the throne in a formal installation...
Definitions
- To put on the throne in a formal installation...
Ancestry of “enthrone”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | throne | An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a... |
| 2 | Middle English | trone | A throne; a royal or regal seat or chair; One's... |
| 3 | Anglo-Norman | trone | throne |
| 4 | Old French | tron | — |
| 5 | Latin | thronus | a throne; an angelic order |
| 6 | Greek | θρόνος | throne; monarchy, the royal office |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | θρόνος | seat; throne |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰer- | to support; to hold |