Middle English chapitre, modification of Anglo-French chapitral, probably blend of capital capital and chapitre chapter
15th century, in the meaning defined above
chapin
chapiter
chaplain
“Chapiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chapiter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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