"gabel" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡeɪbəl/ Forms: gabels [plural]
Etymology: From French gabelle, from Late Latin gabella, gabulum, gablum; of uncertain origin. Compare gavel (“tribute”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|gabelle}} French gabelle, {{der|en|LL.|gabella}} Late Latin gabella Head templates: {{en-noun}} gabel (plural gabels)
  1. (UK, law, obsolete) A rent, service, tribute, custom, tax, impost, or duty; an excise. Tags: UK, obsolete Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-gabel-en-noun-fNs0QrQP Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

Inflected forms

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