Ga′bel
,
[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.
He enables St. Peter to pay his
gabel
by the ministry of a fish.
Jer. Taylor.