cidarisn.
/ˈsɪdərɪs/ The royal tiara, or cap of state of the ancient Persians. Also, a head-dress used by Jewish high-priests; a low-crowned mitre.
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1658 tr. J. Ussher Ann. World 145 And whether he would or no, set the Cidaris..upon his head.
1797 Encycl. Brit. V. 8/1.
1840 C. Thirlwall Hist. Greece VII. lv. 72 Baryaxes had assumed the erect cidaris, and the title of king of the Medes and Persians.
1877 F. G. Lee Gloss. Liturg. & Eccl. Terms 86.
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