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    Miter, Mitre , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mitered (?) or Mitred; p. pr. & vb. n. Mitering (?) or Mitring.]
   1. To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter. [wns=2]  “Mitered locks.”  Milton.
   
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   2. To match together, as two pieces of molding or brass rule on a line bisecting the angle of junction; to fit together in a miter joint. [wns=3]
   
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   3. To bevel the ends or edges of, for the purpose of matching together at an angle. [wns=1]
   
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