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n. - A liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions; The surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made; Joint that forms a corner.

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  • Interestingly, the mitre is made from the same material as the rest of the set:
  • Kentigern, resplendent in mitre and staff, is emblazoned on the coat of arms of the city of Glasgow.
  • It had an ecclesiastical sign -- the 'mitre' -- and a bar that seemed to be the next best thing to a bishopric, it was so snug.
  • Greek bishop's mitre, which is called the Saghavard or helmet.
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