Definition of mitre

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mũ miện

/ˈmaɪtə(r)//ˈmaɪtər/

The word "mitre" originates from the Latin word "mitra," which means "headband" or "diadem." The church adopted this term to describe the intricately designed headdress worn by bishops during religious ceremonies. The mitre, with its pointed shape that resembles an ancient bishop's staff, comes from the Byzantine Empire where it was originally known as a "cassapa". The use of the mitre in the Catholic Church began around the 11th century and has since become a prominent symbol of episcopal authority and office. The current design of the mitre, which features two pointed tips and a cross atop, was created during the Renaissance period. Thus, "mitre" is a word that has been adopted from the Latin and has come to signify a significant religious artifact with a long and fascinating history.

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a tall pointed hat worn by bishops at special ceremonies as a symbol of their position and authority

một chiếc mũ cao nhọn được các giám mục đội trong các buổi lễ đặc biệt như một biểu tượng cho địa vị và quyền lực của họ

a corner joint, formed by two pieces of wood each cut at an angle, as in a picture frame

một mối nối góc, được tạo thành bởi hai miếng gỗ, mỗi miếng được cắt theo một góc, giống như trong một khung tranh