Definition of gavel
:rent or tribute in medieval England
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Origin and Etymology of gavel
Middle English, from Old English gafol; akin to Old English giefan to give
Origin and Etymology of gavel
Definition of gavel
gaveled
or gavelled;
gaveling
or gavelling
play
\ˈgav-liŋ, ˈga-və-\
transitive verb
:to bring or force by use of a gavel
- gaveled the audience to silence
First Known Use of gavel
1925
GAVEL Defined for Kids
gavel
play
noun
gav·el
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Definition of gavel for Students
:a mallet with which the person in charge raps to get people's attention in a meeting or courtroom
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