noun, verb — 9 senses
US /ˈmaɪtəɹ/
Etymology 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.
A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.
The surface forming the bevelled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction effected by two beveled ends or edges; a miter joint.
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Numismatics Historical A 13th-century coin minted in Europe which circulated in Ireland as a debased counterfeit sterling penny, outlawed under Edward I.
A cap or cowl for a chimney or ventilation pipe.
A gusset in sewing, etc.
Geometry, Mathematics, Sciences Rare A square with one triangular quarter missing from the outside.
A mitre shell
Etymology 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.
Commonwealth To adorn with a mitre.
Commonwealth To unite at an angle of 45°.
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