mitre
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/ˈmaɪtəɹ/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
- 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.
verb
- To adorn with a mitre.
- To unite at an angle of 45°.
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Synonyms
mitersillspope hattop hatmortiersteeple hatmantumhead coveringheadwearheadcapheadpieceskullcapheaddresstrencher capbishop's mantlecloth cap