̈ɪˈmaɪtə n. & v. (US miter) --n. 1 a
tall deeply-cleft head-dress
worn by bishops
and abbots,
esp. as a
symbol of
office. 2
the joint of
two pieces of
wood or
other material at an
angle of 90Û,
such that the line of
junction bisects
this angle. 3 a
diagonal join of two pieces of
fabric that meet at a
corner,
made by folding. --v. 1 tr.
bestow the mitre
on. 2 tr. & intr. join
with a mitre. ømitre-block (or
board or box) a
guide for a saw in
cutting mitre-joints. mitre-wheels a
pair of bevelled cog-wheels with
teeth set at 45Û and
axes at
right angles. øømitred adj. [ME f. OF f. L mitra f. Gk mitra girdle, turban]