Definitie & Betekenis van "miter"

Miter

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

mitra

a tall pointed headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of authority and position during some ceremonies

What is a "miter"?

A miter is a type of headgear that is traditionally worn by bishops and other high-ranking clergymen in various Christian denominations. The miter is a tall, pointed hat with two flaps or "lappets" at the back, which are meant to represent the two tablets of the Ten Commandments. The miter is often made of fine fabrics such as silk or satin and may be adorned with various religious symbols or embroidered designs. It is worn during certain religious ceremonies and represents the authority and high rank of the wearer within the church hierarchy.

verstek, hellingsvlak

the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made

hoekverbinding, schuine aansluiting

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

to miter

WERKWOORD

schuin afsnijden, in verstek zagen

bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

afschuinen, verbinden met een schuinhoek

fit together in a miter joint

een mitra confereren aan, een bisschop wijden

confer a miter on (a bishop)