Mitre. (something rolled around the head). The turban or headdress of the high priest, made of fine linen cloth, eight yards long, folded around the head.

On the front, was a gold plate, on which was inscribed, Holiness to the Lord. Exodus 28:4; Exodus 28:28:37; Exodus 28:28:39; Exodus 28:39:28; Exodus 28:39:30; Leviticus 8:9.