mitre

Meanings

• noun

  A square tapering to a point at each angle, forming the upper part of certain ecclesiastical and heraldic headgear.

  - "The bishop wore a mitre during the ceremony."
  - "The crest on the shield featured a mitre as a symbol of religious authority."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mitre
miter , bitter , fitter , quitter

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Variants

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miter , miters , mitre , mitres , mitered , miterer , miterers , mitering , mitred , mitring

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Etymology

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From Old French miтре, from Latin mitra, a mitre or turban.

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Trivia

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1. The mitre is one of the oldest ecclesiastical headgear.

2. The mitre was originally worn by ancient Roman priests and later adopted by Christian bishops.

3. In heraldry, a mitre is sometimes used as a charge in a coat of arms to represent the wearer's ecclesiastical rank.

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Related Concepts

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1. Episcopal mitre: A type of mitre worn by bishops, typically featuring a cross on the front and a tassel hanging down the back.

2. Heraldic mitre: A charge in heraldry representing ecclesiastical authority, often depicted as a square cap with four pointed corners.

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Culture

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In Christianity, the mitre is a square cap with four corners pointed forward, worn by bishops and abbots. It symbolizes the authority of the wearer and is often adorned with crosses and other religious symbols. In heraldry, a mitre is a charge representing ecclesiastical authority.

How to Memorize "mitre"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a square cap with four corners pointing forward.
   - Visualize the mitre being worn by a bishop during a religious ceremony.
   - Think about the shape and design of the mitre, with its pointed corners and often adorned with crosses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the mitre with religious authority and bishops.
   - Think of the mitre as a symbol of power and dignity.
   - Remember that the mitre is often worn during formal religious ceremonies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-I-T-R-E to remember the shape of the mitre.
   - Think of the word 'Miter' as sounding like 'Mighty' and 'Miter' being a symbol of power.
   - Create a mental image of a bishop wearing a mitre to help remember the word.

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