Obs. [ad. L. capt-us taking, comprehension, capacity, f. capt- ppl. stem of cap-ĕre to take.] Capacity, comprehension.
1542. Udall, Erasm. Apoph., Pref. 23 b. Helpe the weake and tendre capte of the vnlearned reader. Ibid., 321 b. A mery conceipte to those that are of capte to take it.
