Mitre (disambiguation)

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Mitre may refer to:

  • several types of headdress, notably :
    • a traditional, ceremonial head-dress of ancient Jewish high priests and of bishops and some other clergy in Christian Churches. See mitre.
    • hence a similar looking military uniform cap, as worn by European Grenadier infantry in the 1700s.
    • the headband worn by women in ancient Greece. See mitre (headdress).
  • Miter joint, a type of join in woodwork or plumbing.
  • A corporation specializing in high technology systems engineering and usually spelled out in capitals: MITRE.
  • Bartolomé Mitre, Argentine president, military figure, and author.
  • Mitre Peninsula, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
  • Mitre Sports International, a manufacturer of sporting goods, notably footballs (soccer).
  • Mitre (snail), a type of sea snail.
  • Mitre (Texas), a peak in Texas.
  • A misspelling of miter saw.