What does "capitoul" mean?

The former chief magistrates of the city of Toulouse, France.

What is a synonym for "capitoul"?

Common synonyms include: bailiff, consul, consul.

Capitoul

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The former chief magistrates of the city of Toulouse, France. historical

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bailiff consul consul

Etymology

From French capitoul, from the Capitole de Toulouse, the town's city hall (est. 1190). The name referenced the Roman Capitol and the town's Latin capitulum (“charter; chapter”). Doublet of capitol and Capitolium.

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