Meaning of CHAPITER
| Pronunciation: | | 'chapitur
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[n] the upper part of a column that supports the entablature |
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CHAPITER is a 8 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | cap, capital |
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| | See Also: | | column, pillar, top | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Chap"i*ter\, n. [OF. chapitel, F. chapiteau, from L.
capitellum, dim. of caput head. Cf. {Capital}, {Chapter}.]
1. (Arch.) A capital [Obs.] See {Chapital}. --Ex. xxxvi. 38.
2. (Old Eng. Law) A summary in writing of such matters as are
to be inquired of or presented before justices in eyre, or
justices of assize, or of the peace, in their sessions; --
also called {articles}. --Jacob.
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| Easton Bible Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | the ornamental head or capital of a pillar. Three Hebrew words are so rendered. (1.) _Cothereth_ (1 Kings 7:16; 2 Kings 25:17; 2 Chr. 4:12), meaning a "diadem" or "crown." (2.) _Tzepheth_ (2 Chr. 3:15). (3.) _Rosh_ (Ex. 36:38; 38:17, 19, 28), properly a "head" or "top." |
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