Mitre

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(Heb. mitsnepheth), something rolled round the head; the turban or head-dress of the high priest (Ex. 28:4, 37, 39; 29:6, etc.). In the Authorized Version of Ezek. 21:26, this Hebrew word is rendered "diadem," but in the Revised Version, "mitre." It was a twisted band of fine linen, 8 yards in length, coiled into the form of a cap, and worn on official occasions (Lev. 8:9; 16:4; Zech. 3:5). On the front of it was a golden plate with the inscription, "Holiness to the Lord." The mitsnepheth differed from the mitre or head-dress (migba'ah) of the common priest. (See Bonnet.)

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Mitre
·noun A sort of base money or coin. II. Mitre ·vt To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter. II...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Mitre
(something rolled around the head), the turban or headdress of the high priest, made of fine linen c...

William Smith's Bible Dictionary
Mitre Buildings
At the south end of Mitre Court, Fleet Street (Elmes, 1831). Not named in the maps. ...

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Mitre Court
1) In Cornhill (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799). Not named in the maps. 2) South out of Cheapside at...

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Mitre Square
North out of Mitre Street at No. 9 (P.O. Directory). In Aldgate Ward. First mention: O.S. 1848-51. ...

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Mitre Street
West out of Aldgate, at No. 29, to Creechurch Lane (P.O. Directory). First mention: O.S. 1848-51. ...

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Mitre Tavern
See Mitre Court2, Cheapside. ...

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Mitre Court Buildings
At the north end of King's Bench Walk, south of Mitre Court, within the Inner Temple Precincts (P.O....

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Mitre Court Passage
In Honey Lane. Also called Sun Passage (P.C. 1732). Not named in the maps. ...

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Mitre Tavern, Yard
On the south side of Shoemaker Row, Aldgate. In Aldgate Ward (Rocque, 1746). Adjoined remains of La...

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