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mitre (US), miter Christianity the liturgical headdress of a bishop or abbot, in most western churches consisting of a tall pointed cleft cap with two bands hanging down at the back miter, mitre The oblique surface forming the beveled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made. miter bishop’s headdress signifying his authority. [Christian Symbolism: EB VI] See : Authority Miter in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches, a gilded headdress decorated with religious emblems that is worn with full vestments (usually during services) by representatives of the higher clergy (such as the pope and bishops). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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