Bishops' wear (6 letters)

{ Answer }

MITERS

{ Related Clues }

Bishops' caps
Ecclesiastical headwear
Joint work?
Tall caps
Cuts using a box

{ Tags }

bishops, box, caps, cuts, ecclesiastical, headwear, joint, miters, tall, using, wear, work

{ Notes }

The answer MITERS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

{ Definition }

MITER as a noun:

1. (miter joint, mitre joint, miter, mitre) = joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

2. (miter, mitre) = the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made; "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint"

3. (miter, mitre) = a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions

MITER as a verb:

1. bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint

2. confer a miter on (a bishop)

3. fit together in a miter joint