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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Capel Court.
 
A speculation in stocks of such magnitude as to affect the money market. Capel Court is the name of the place in London where transactions in stocks are carried on.   1
 


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