'articles' definitions:

Definition of 'articles'

From: GCIDE
  • Chapiter \Chap"i*ter\, 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]