noun
mitre
Mitre (noun) means a tall pointed hat worn by senior church officials on important occasions.
noun
1
A tall pointed hat worn by senior church officials on important occasions.
2
A joint where two pieces of material meet at an angle, each cut with a sloped edge.
3
A poor-quality imitation coin from the 1200s that was used in Ireland in place of a genuine penny, later banned.
4
A cover fitted over the top of a chimney or vent pipe.
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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.
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Rhymes for mitre
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What is the meaning of mitre?
"mitre" (noun) means a tall pointed hat worn by senior church officials on important occasions.
What is another word for mitre?
Other words for "mitre" include miter.
What are the different meanings of mitre?
"mitre" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tall pointed hat worn by senior church officials on important occasions; 2. A joint where two pieces of material meet at an angle, each cut with a sloped edge; 3. A poor-quality imitation coin from the 1200s that was used in Ireland in place of a genuine penny, later banned.
