Chap"i*ter (?), n. [OF. chapitel, F. chapiteau, from L. capitellum, dim. of caput head. Cf. Capital, Chapter.]

1. Arch.

A capital [Obs.] See Chapital.

Ex. xxxvi. 38.

2. 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.

 

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