Definition of Capitaneus | OpenJurist

Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.

Capitaneus

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

Definition:
One holding in capite.
Capitaneus

Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

Definition:
A tenant in capite. He wbo held his land or title directly from the king himself. A captain; a naval commander.