Definition of "capitula" []

• Plural of capitulum. (noun)

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• "The other canonical hours have short lessons called capitula, originally lectiunculœ, sometimes capitella."
• "The name "capitula" or "capitularia" is given also to the episcopal ordinances quite common in the ninth century."
• "Note 1: This manuscript is a compilation of Dominican Rites, capitula (Scripture read after the Psalms), the Office for Chapter, and versiculi. back"