capitoul

English

Alternative forms

capitol

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”).

Noun

capitoul (plural capitouls)

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

Synonyms

consul (early period)

Related terms

(rule, office, term): capitoulate
(adj.): capitulary

Anagrams

apulotic, autoclip, utopical

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)

Derived terms

capitoulat

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