ˈtʃæptə n. 1 a main
division of a
book. 2 a
period of
time (in a person's
life, a nation's
history, etc.). 3 a
series or
sequence (a chapter of misfortunes). 4 a
the canons of a
cathedral or
other religious community or knightly
order. b a
meeting of
these. 5 an
Act of
Parliament numbered as
part of a session's proceedings. 6 US a
local branch of a
society. øchapter
and verse an
exact reference or
authority. chapter
house 1 a
building used
for the meetings of a chapter. 2 US the
place where a
college fraternity or
sorority meets. [ME f. OF chapitre f. L
capitulum dimin. of caput
-itis head]