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capitoul
capitoul
English
Alternative forms
Noun
capitoul (plural capitouls)
Synonyms
- consul (early period)
Related terms
- (rule, office, term): capitoulate
- (adj.): capitulary
French
Etymology
From Capitole de Toulouse, the town's city hall.
Noun
capitoul m (plural capitouls)
- (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
- (claimed titles): seigneures de la capitole (Lords of the Capitol); sénateur (Senator)