ca|the|dra

ca|the|dra
ca|the|dra «kuh THEE druh, KATH uh-», noun, plural -drae «-dree».
1. a) a bishop's throne in a cathedral. b) the episcopal rank, office, or diocese.
2. a seat of authority.
[< Latin cathedra < Greek kathédrā seat < kata- down + hédrā seat. See etym. of doublet chair (Cf.chair), chaise. (Cf.chaise)]

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