gabel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any rent, charge, tribute, custom, tax, duty, excise etc.
noun
  1. Obsolete spelling of gable

Pronunciation

/ˈɡeɪbəl/

Word forms

gabel gabels

Etymology

A form of gavel (“rent, tax”) influenced by Middle French gabelle, from Late Latin gabella, gabulum, gablum; of uncertain origin. Compare gavel (“tribute”).

Derived words

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