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
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearDefinition 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
Definition of gavel
gaveled
or gavelled;
gaveling
or gavelling
play
\ˈgav-liŋ, ˈga-və-\
: to bring or force by use of a gavel
- gaveled the audience to silence
First Known Use of gavel
1925
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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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