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Miter [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A sacerdotal ornament worn on the head by bishops and certain abbots, on solemn occasions.

2. In architecture, an angle of 45 degrees.

3. In Irish history, a sort of base money or coin.

4. Figuratively, the dignity of bishops or abbots.

Miter [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To adorn with a miter

2. To unite at an angle of 45 degrees.

Miter [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Mitre

Miter [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Mitre

Miter [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Mitre

Mitered [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. or adjective Wearing a miter.

2. Honored with the privilege of wearing a miter.

3. Cut or joined at an angle of 45 degrees.

Mitered [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Mitering [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Miterwort [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Any plant of the genus Mitella, -- slender, perennial herbs with a pod slightly resembling a bishop's miter; bishop's cap.