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3. A matron who accompanies a young lady
in public, for propriety, or as a guide and protector.

Chap"er*on, v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Chaperoned (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Chaperoning.] [Cf. F. chaperonner, fr.
chaperon.] To attend in public places as a guide and
protector; to matronize.

Fortunately Lady Bell Finley, whom I had promised
to chaperon, sent to excuse herself.

Hannah More.

Chap"er*on`age (?), n.
Attendance of a chaperon on a lady in public; protection
afforded by a chaperon.

Chap"fall`en (?), a. Having
the lower chap or jaw drooping, -- an indication of humiliation
and dejection; crestfallen; discouraged. See
Chopfallen.

Chap"i*ter (?), n. [OF.
chapitel, F. chapiteau, from L. capitellum,
dim. of caput head. Cf. Capital, Chapter.]
1. (Arch.) A capital [Obs.] See
Chapital. Ex. xxxvi. 38.

2. (Old Eng. Law) A summary in
writing of such matters as are to be inquired of or presented
before justices in eyre, or justices of assize, or of the peace,
in their sessions; -- also called articles.


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