Word: miter
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Canterbury failed to attack the vested interest closest to his own miter-the established Church of England. He mentioned its possible disestablishment, but said that, while drastic reforms were needed, this was not a time to get involved in that particular issue...
...Canterbury choristers and seven decrepit beadsmen. Behind the decrepit beadsmen came a long array of Canterbury canons, chaplains and dignitaries in all their robes, followed by pages carrying the maces of Canterbury and York and the cross of Canterbury. Last of all came Dr. William Temple himself, wearing a miter with his gold-embroidered cream brocade cope...