mijter

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈmɛi.tər/

noun
Definitions
  • mitre headgear worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch mitre derived from Old French mitre derived from Latin mītra (mitre) derived from Ancient Greek μίτρα (turban, headband, mitre).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μίτρα

Gloss

turban, headband, mitre

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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