capitoul en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkæpɪˈtul/
Etymology
From French capitoul, from the Capitole de Toulouse, the town's city hall (est. 1190). The name referenced the Roman Capitol and the town's Latin capitulum (“charter; chapter”). Doublet of capitol and Capitolium.
Meanings
- (historical) The former chief magistrates of the city of Toulouse, France.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| capitouls | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| capitol | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
capitoulate (rule, office, term) · capitulary