capitulary
[ kuh-pich-uh-ler-ee ]
/ kəˈpɪtʃ əˌlɛr i /
|
adjective
pertaining to a chapter, especially to an ecclesiastical one.
noun, plural ca·pit·u·lar·ies.
a member of a chapter, especially of an ecclesiastical one.
Often capitularies. an ordinance or law of a Frankish sovereign.
Nearby words
- capitol, united states,
- capitoline,
- capitonnage,
- capitular,
- capitularies,
- capitulate,
- capitulation,
- capitulationism,
- capitulum,
- capiz
Origin of capitulary
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for capitulary
These scenes replete with dignity, took place in that Capitulary Hall now so shamefully defiled.
Led Astray and The Sphinx|Octave FeuilletCharlemagne's capitulary, De Villis, instructions to his stewards on the management of his estates.
Medieval People|Eileen Edna PowerFeudalism claimed its new rights in the capitulary of Quierzy-sur-Oise in 857; the rights of the monarchy began to dwindle in 877.
capitulary
/ (kəˈpɪtjʊlərɪ) /
noun plural -laries
any of the collections of ordinances promulgated by the Frankish kings (8th–10th centuries ad)
Word Origin for capitulary
C17: from Medieval Latin capitulāris; see capitular
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012