miter

The liturgical headdress and part of the insignia of a Christian bishop. In the Western church it is a tall pointed hat with peaks in front and back, worn at all solemn functions.

A thong for binding the hair, worn by women in ancient Greece.

The ceremonial headdress worn by ancient Jewish high priests.

A miter joint.

The edge of a piece of material that has been beveled preparatory to making a miter joint.

A miter square.

To bestow a miter upon.