Mitre (noun) – 1. Headdress/ hat worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office 2. A joint made between two pieces of wood or other materials at an angle of 90°

(Pronounced my-ter)

To remember the definition of the word mitre, use the following mnemonic:

It was my turn (mitre) to wear the bishop's hat, but it was awkward to wear while making a joint between two pieces of wood at a ninety degree angle. 

Examples of mitre (noun) in a sentence (1. Headdress/ hat worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office)

The bishop had to have his mitre re-sized as it was far too big for him. 

She was under arrest for stealing the bishop's mitre.

After many year's as an abbot, he still found his mitre uncomfortable to wear. 

Examples of mitre (noun) in a sentence (2. A joint made between two pieces of wood or other materials at an angle of 90°)

Today in their carpentry class they were covering mitre joints.

The table was very wonky, he clearly hadn't used a mitre square to check the angles on the legs. 

The mitre joints on the frame were so poorly done, its no wonder the thing fell apart.