Mitred: meaning, definitions and examples
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mitred
[ ˈmaɪtərd ]
ecclesiastical wear
Mitred refers to the wearing of a mitre, which is a ceremonial head-dress worn by bishops and some other clergy in the Christian tradition. The mitre is characterized by its pointed shape and is often ornately decorated. It signifies the authority of the bishop and symbolizes the Church's hierarchy.
Synonyms
clad in mitre, crowned, mitre-clad.
Examples of usage
- The bishop walked down the aisle, mitred in gold and white.
- During the ceremony, he wore a splendid mitred that dazzled the congregation.
- She admired the mitred worn during the procession.
- The tradition of wearing mitred dates back centuries in religious ceremonies.
Translations
Translations of the word "mitred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mitrado
🇮🇳 मिट्रेड
🇩🇪 mitrisch
🇮🇩 mitred
🇺🇦 мітровий
🇵🇱 mitrowany
🇯🇵 ミトレッド
🇫🇷 mitré
🇪🇸 mitrado
🇹🇷 mitreli
🇰🇷 미트레드
🇸🇦 متراد
🇨🇿 mitrový
🇸🇰 mitrový
🇨🇳 带帽的
🇸🇮 mitrani
🇮🇸 miðfaldur
🇰🇿 митрленген
🇬🇪 მიტრედ
🇦🇿 mitr
🇲🇽 mitrado
Etymology
The term 'mitred' originates from the Middle English word 'mitre', which came from the Latin 'mitra', meaning 'headband' or 'head covering'. This, in turn, derived from the Greek word 'mitra', which referred to a type of headdress worn by both men and women in ancient times. Initially, the mitre was a simple form of head covering, but it evolved over time, particularly in Christian contexts, into a ceremonial symbol of authority and office. The use of the mitre as a clerical ornament began in the 9th century, and it became associated specifically with bishops in the Roman Catholic and some Orthodox traditions. The design has varied across cultures, adapting to local customs and liturgical practices. The mitre's pointed shape and decorative elements have come to represent both the spiritual authority of the bishop and the link between heaven and earth.