mitre

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪtəɹ/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
  2. noun the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made
  3. noun a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

miter joint, mitre joint, miter

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
joint

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