Capiturlary

/kəˈpɪt.ər.ˌler.i/ noun

Definition

Alternative spelling of capitulary; a collection of laws or decrees organized into chapters, especially from medieval rulers.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin 'capitularium' with variant spelling. This is a less common variant of 'capitulary,' reflecting different regional or manuscript traditions in how the word was spelled and copied.

Kelly Says

Medieval manuscripts had no standardized spelling—the same word might be spelled five different ways in different documents! 'Capiturlary' shows how scribes adapted Latin terms to their local languages and writing conventions.

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