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. [ 1913 Webster ]
He enables St. Peter to pay his gabel by the ministry of a fish. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (O. Eng. Law) A collector of gabels or taxes. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. See Gabel. ] A tax, especially on salt. [ France ] Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A gabeler. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Gabardine. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gael. gabair talker + lunndair idler. ] A beggar with a wallet; a licensed beggar. [ Scot. ] Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf.F.gabare, Arm. kobar, gobar. ] A lighter, or vessel for inland navigation. [ Scot. ] Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]