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Chapiter , n. [OF. chapitel, F. chapiteau, from L. capitellum, dim. of caput head. Cf. Capital, Chapter.]
- (Arch.) A capital [Obs.] See Chapital.Ex. xxxvi. 38.1913 Webster
- (Old Eng. Law) A summary in writing of such matters as are to be inquired of or presented before justices in eyre, or justices of assize, or of the peace, in their sessions; -- also called articles.Jacob.1913 Webster
- (Arch.) A capital [Obs.] See Chapital.