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thronelet en · NOUN

Etymology

From throne + -let.

Meanings

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.
   • He reaches for a sword that is slung, still in its scabbard and belt, over the back of the thronelet. 2012, Ankaret Wells, Firebrand:
   • 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:
   • 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:

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