What does MITRE mean?
mitre
- Parts of Speech: noun, verb
- Definitions:
- a tall, pointed headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office (US: /ˈmaɪtər/, UK: /ˈmʌɪtə/)
- to join two pieces of material at an angle, typically at 45 degrees (US: /ˈmaɪtər/, UK: /ˈmʌɪtə/)
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈmaɪtər/, UK: /ˈmʌɪtə/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "mitre" comes from the Greek word "mitra" meaning "headband" or "turban". It was first used in English in the 14th century to describe a type of headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots.
- The verb form of "mitre" originated in the 16th century, and is used to describe the process of joining two pieces of material at an angle, typically at 45 degrees. This is commonly used in woodworking and carpentry.
- Synonyms:
- Headdress: tiara, crown, coronet
- Verb: join, connect, fit together
- Related Words:
- timer
- merit
- miter
- meter
- remit
- Example Sentences:
- The bishop wore a beautiful gold mitre during the ceremony.
- The carpenter
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