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
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of gavel
: a mallet used (as by a presiding officer or auctioneer) for commanding attention or confirming an action (such as a vote or sale)
Origin and Etymology of gavel
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1835
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Definition of gavel
gaveled
orgavelled
;gaveling
orgavelling
play \ˈgav-liŋ, ˈga-və-\transitive verb
: to bring or force by use of a gavel gaveled the audience to silence
1925
First Known Use of gavel
1925
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: a mallet with which the person in charge raps to get people's attention in a meeting or courtroom
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