capitaneus
capitaneus (kap-i-tay-nee-[schwa]s). [Law Latin “tenant in chief”] 1. Hist. A tenant in capite; one who holds title directly from the king. — Also termed cataneus. 2. Maritime law. A ship captain or naval commander. 3. A ruler or leader.
capitaneus (kap-i-tay-nee-[schwa]s). [Law Latin “tenant in chief”] 1. Hist. A tenant in capite; one who holds title directly from the king. — Also termed cataneus. 2. Maritime law. A ship captain or naval commander. 3. A ruler or leader.