miter¹ Definition
mi·ter (mīt′ər)
noun
- a headdress; specif.,
- a tall, ornamented cap with peaks in front and back, worn by the pope, bishops, and abbots as a mark of office
- the official headdress of the ancient Jewish high priest
- in ancient Greece, a headband worn by women
- the office or rank of a bishop; bishopric
Etymology: ME mitre < OFr < L mitra < Gr, a belt, fillet, headband, turban < IE *mitro, a band < base *mei-, to bind, tie
transitive verb
to invest with the office of bishop by placing a miter on
miter² Definition
mi·ter (mīt′ər)
noun
- a kind of joint formed by fitting together two pieces, beveled to a specified angle (usually 45°) to form a corner (usually a right angle)
- either of the facing surfaces of such a joint
- miter square
Etymology: prob. < miter
transitive verb
- to fit together in a miter joint
- to bevel the ends or edges of to form a miter joint
miter Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
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