Where does “mitred” come from?
Mitred comes from Middle English mytre, from Old French mitre, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European mey-.
mitred (English): Relating to an abbot's or bishop's mitre; wearing...
Definitions
- Relating to an abbot's or bishop's mitre; wearing...
Ancestry of “mitred”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mitre | A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions... |
| 2 | Middle English | mytre | A piece of headgear; a cap or hat |
| 3 | Old French | mitre | — |
| 4 | Latin | mītra | turban |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |