Definitions
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miter .
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miter .
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- noun A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries.
- noun Alternative spelling of
miter . - verb commonwealth Alternative spelling of
miter .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
- noun joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
- noun a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
Etymologies
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Examples
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Kentigern, resplendent in mitre and staff, is emblazoned on the coat of arms of the city of Glasgow.
14 January -- St Kentigern John 2009
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Interestingly, the mitre is made from the same material as the rest of the set:
Catholic Bamberg: The Vestments of Pope Clement II and Other Treasures from the Diocesan Museum 2009
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Kentigern, resplendent in mitre and staff, is emblazoned on the coat of arms of the city of Glasgow.
Well, it's been a quiet week here at The Inn. . . . John 2009
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It had an ecclesiastical sign -- the 'mitre' -- and a bar that seemed to be the next best thing to a bishopric, it was so snug.
Dickens-Land E. W. Haslehust 1907
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A mitre is the pointy hat that bishops wear as a symbol of their office and authority.
Diana Butler Bass: Mitregate: Anglicans in Crisis Over a Woman's Hat! 2010
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A mitre is the pointy hat that bishops wear as a symbol of their office and authority.
Diana Butler Bass: Mitregate: Anglicans in Crisis Over a Woman's Hat! 2010
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Fig. 15 shows a butt joint planed at an angle of 45 degrees (commonly called a mitre), used for box feet, etc.
Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. William Fairham
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In its earliest form the mitre was a simple cap of soft material, which ended above in a point, while around the lower edge there was generally, although not always, an ornamental band (circulus).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The giving of the mitre is a ceremony in the consecration of a bishop.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Greek bishop's mitre, which is called the Saghavard or helmet.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
reesetee commented on the word mitre
Also see miter.
April 17, 2008
john commented on the word mitre
Also see comments on this list.
April 17, 2008
reesetee commented on the word mitre
Thanks, John. Forgot to add that link.
April 17, 2008