Mitre

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈmaɪtÉ™r/
• Rhymes: -aɪtÉ™(r)

Origin

From Old French mitre, from Ancient Greek μίτρα ("headband, turban").

Full definition of mitre

Noun

1. A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.
2. (heraldry) A heraldic representation of this covering, usually displayed on top of a bishop's or archbishop's coat of arms.
3. 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.
4. A sort of base money or coin.

Verb

1. (commonwealth) Alternative spelling of miter

Anagrams

• merit
• miter
• remit
• timer