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Mitre
Webster's Dictionary
or (1):
(n. & v.) See Miter.
(2):
(n.) The surface forming the beveled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction effected by two beveled ends or edges; a miter joint.
(3):
(v. t.) To match together, as two pieces of molding or brass rule on a line bisecting the angle of junction; to bevel the ends or edges of, for the purpose of matching together at an angle.
(4):
(v. i.) To meet and match together, as two pieces of molding, on a line bisecting the angle of junction.
(5):
(v. t.) To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter.
(6):
(n.) A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, the present form being a lofty cap with two points or peaks.
(7):
(n.) A sort of base money or coin.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Mitre'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/m/mitre.html. 1828.
