MITRE


Meaning of MITRE in English

( BrE ) ( US miter ) / ˈmaɪtə(r); NAmE / noun , verb

■ noun

1.

a tall pointed hat worn by bishops at special ceremonies as a symbol of their position and authority

2.

(also ˈmitre joint ) a corner joint, formed by two pieces of wood each cut at an angle, as in a picture frame

■ verb

[ vn ] ( technical ) to join two pieces of wood together with a mitre joint

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French , via Latin from Greek mitra belt or turban.

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