capitoul

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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.

Noun

capitoul (plural capitouls)

  1. (historical) The former chief magistrates of the city of Toulouse, France.

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French

Etymology

From Capitole de Toulouse, the town's city hall. Doublet of Capitole and Chapteuil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.pi.tul/

Noun

capitoul m (plural capitouls)

  1. (historical) a capitoul or capitol: the former chief magistrates of the city of Toulouse, France. The requirements included being male, married, over 25 years of age, and Catholic; having a house in Toulouse; and plying an honorable profession, such as the law or trade
    Synonyms: consul, consule

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