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

To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

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

A term sometimes used for the Bishop's Chair.

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

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

the position and power of one who occupies a throne

The tab at the top of the astrolabe containing a single hole. The purpose of the hole is to provide a place where the astrolabe can be vertically suspended when taking observations with the alilade. The thrones of most Medieval astrolabes were extremely ornate and hung by a simple metal ring.

an extreme example

part of an astrolabe, connecting the instrument to the suspension shackle, see article on the astrolabe.

a center of authority and authority is the administration of power

a symbol of authority

a universal symbol of the law by which a king rules, or judges