CAPITULARIES
\kɐpˈɪtjʊləɹiz], \kɐpˈɪtjʊləɹiz], \k_ɐ_p_ˈɪ_t_j_ʊ_l_ə_ɹ_i_z]\
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The Capitularia or Capitularies, was a code of laws promulgated by Childebert, Clotaire, Carloman, Pepin, Charlemague, and other kings. It was so called from the small chapters or heads into which they were divided. The edition by Baluze, published in 1677, is said to be the best.
By John Bouvier
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.