capitoulate

English

noun
Definitions
  • Rule by capitouls, (specifically) the former municipal government of Toulouse, France, under their direction.
  • (historical) The office or term of office of a capitoul.
  • (historical) The former districts of Toulouse, France, responsible for electing the capitouls.

Etymology

Derived from French capitoulat, capitoul suffix from English capitoul.

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English

capitoul

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