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mitre

US/ˈmaɪtəɹ/ uncommon rare

noun

1.

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

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2.

the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

  • “he covered the miter with glue before making the joint”
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3.

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

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Origin

From Middle English mytre, from Old French mitre, from Ancient Greek μίτρα (mítra, “headband, turban”). Its use in reference to a counterfeit coin derived from the bishop's mitre stamped upon it. Doublet of Mithras, Mithra, Mitra, and Mehr.

Phrases

  • mitre box
  • mitre joint
  • mitre line
  • mitre saw
  • mitre shell
  • mitre wheel

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