gabel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ga"bel noun

Etymology

F. gabelle, LL. gabella, gabulum, gablum; of uncertain origin. Cf.Gavel tribute.

Definitions

1. (O. Eng. Law) A rent, service, tribute, custom, tax, impost, or duty; an excise. Burrill.

   He enables St. Peter to pay his gabel by the ministry of a fish. Jer. Taylor.