Meaning
A chief or leader.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English capitain, capteyn, from Old French capitaine, from Late Latin capitāneus, from Latin caput (“head”) (English cap). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kap-. Doublet of chieftain, also from Old French.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: