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Definition: Gabel
Gabel
\Ga"bel\, n. [F. gabelle, LL. gabella, gabulum, gablum; of
uncertain origin. Cf.
Gavel tribute.] (O. Eng. Law)
A rent, service, tribute, custom, tax, impost, or duty; an
excise. --Burrill.
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He enables St. Peter to pay his gabel by the ministry
of a fish. --Jer. Taylor.
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