† capteObs. [ad. L. capt-us taking, comprehension, capacity, f.capt-ppl. stem of cap-ĕre to take.] Capacity, comprehension. 1542Udall 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.