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trone
[ trohn ]
noun
- a large pair of scales, a spring balance, or other weighing device located in a town or marketplace to weigh goods and merchandise.
Word History and Origins
Origin of trone1
Example Sentences
O'Connell says Trone reluctantly gave him his account of what transpired at the meeting before he died.
Joining Kissinger at the meeting was Eugene Trone, a dapper former Cairo-based CIA officer with a penchant for bow ties.
Trone only learned of this through Ismael, who after the meeting "sat by a stream beyond the garden and wept," O'Connell writes.
The Hall du Trone, which we next visited, contained a great variety of beautiful pictures.
The execution was to take place the same day at the Barrire du Trone-Renvers.
Domus gevith to a planet v fortitudis; And a planet in his hows is lyke a kynge in his hall, And in the high trone of his glorie.
And he seide that sat in the trone, lo I make alle thingis newe.
The sight of the destroyer dipping her ensign caused both officers to turn their heads and look at the "Trone."
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