thronelet

noun — 2 senses

thronelet

noun

Etymology From throne + -let.

1

The throne of a small kingdom or principality.

  • I have been told that many people have coveted the poor little thronelet of Navarre.1893, Alexandre Dumas, Auguste Maquet, Romances: La dame de Monsoreau, page 473:
2

A small throne.

  • It was just Sid and me sitting there, he on his throne and me on my thronelet.1984, Larry Gelbart: Seminars at the Museum of Broadcasting, page 14:
  • He reaches for a sword that is slung, still in its scabbard and belt, over the back of the thronelet.2012, Ankaret Wells, Firebrand:
1 more example
  • Before replying. the prince slowly climbed the three stairs and tried to sit down on the thronelet left vacant by the dead viceroy.2017, Andrea Camilleri, The Revolution of the Moon:

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