Definition of "miter" [mi•ter]

• 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. (noun)
• A thong for binding the hair, worn by women in ancient Greece. (noun)
• The ceremonial headdress worn by ancient Jewish high priests. (noun)
• A miter joint. (noun)
• The edge of a piece of material that has been beveled preparatory to making a miter joint. (noun)

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• "I don't know what an auxiliary bishop is, but his miter is a might smaller than a real bishop's."
• "By the way, if you like that hat which is called a miter or mitre, in Britain, I commend to you this photoessay."
• "This is called the "miter" and may be 45 degrees or any other angle."