*chapiter*

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]