n.
Pronunciation: ' ka-t ə l
Function: noun plural
Etymology: Middle English catel, from Anglo-French katil, chatel personal property, from Medieval Latin capitale, from Latin, neuter of capitalis of the head ― more at CAPITAL
Date: 14th century
1 : domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use specifically : bovine animals on a farm or ranch
2 : human beings especially en masse