Danish Meaning of mitre

mitra

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Definitions and Meaning of mitre in English

Wordnet

mitre (n)

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

Webster

mitre (n.)

A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, the present form being a lofty cap with two points or peaks.

The surface forming the beveled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction effected by two beveled ends or edges; a miter joint.

A sort of base money or coin.

Webster

mitre (v. t.)

To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter.

To match together, as two pieces of molding or brass rule on a line bisecting the angle of junction; to bevel the ends or edges of, for the purpose of matching together at an angle.

Webster

mitre (v. i.)

To meet and match together, as two pieces of molding, on a line bisecting the angle of junction.

Webster

mitre (n. & v.)

See Miter.

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mitra

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner, the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a mite

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