miter
noun
the official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
miters
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pluralof miter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof miter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
miternounthe official headdress of a bishop in the Western Church, in its modern form a tall cap with a top deeply cleft crosswise, the outline of the front and back resembling that of a pointed arch.
Example Sentences
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And by 09:00, patriarchs and cardinals will congregate in Saint Sebastian Chapel, in the basilica, wearing white damask miters.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
To close the gaps between the molding miters and the wall, apply a thin line of paintable caulk.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2023
Once the strip is loose, you might find that it is still caught at the corners; molding is often cut slightly long so the pieces spring into place at the miters, ensuring a tight joint.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2020
They had to be able to see the altar, but needed to be positioned to the side so that their miters — the tall ceremonial hats — didn’t block the view for other congregants.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2015
“If the miters only had eyes and could see what heads they were upon—” “If the miters were natural objects,” added another in a nasal tone, “Natura abhorrer vacuum.”
From The Social Cancer by Derbyshire, Charles E.
