Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

This word is often connected with θρόνος (thrónos, throne), together with θρῆνυς (thrênus, footstool). Recently, De Lamberterie has argued that θρόνος (thrónos) is a younger form of *θόρνος (*thórnos), comparing θόρναξ (thórnax, footstool), and reflecting the Indo-European root *dʰer- (to hold), but the existence of variants θόρν-/θρόν- could also be an indication of Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

θρᾶνος (thrânosm (genitive θρᾱνου); second declension

  1. bench, long seat
  2. close-stool
  3. supporting beam made of wood

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