miter

(mīt′ər)

noun

a headdress; specif.,
1. a tall, ornamented cap with peaks in front and back, worn by the pope, bishops, and abbots as a mark of office
2. the official headdress of the ancient Jewish high priest
3. in ancient Greece, a headband worn by women
the office or rank of a bishop; bishopric

Origin: 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

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)
now usually miter joint
either of the facing surfaces of such a joint
miter square

Origin: prob. < miter

transitive verb

See miter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The liturgical headdress and part of the insignia of a Christian bishop. In the Western church it is a tall pointed hat with peaks in front and back, worn at all solemn functions.
a. A thong for binding the hair, worn by women in ancient Greece.
b. The ceremonial headdress worn by ancient Jewish high priests.
a. A miter joint.
b. The edge of a piece of material that has been beveled preparatory to making a miter joint.
c. A miter square.