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   Gavel , n. A gable. [Prov. Eng.]
   Halliwell.
   
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   Gavel, n. [OF. gavelle, F. javelle, prob. dim. from L. capulus handle, fr. capere to lay hold of, seize; or cf. W. gafael hold, grasp.  Cf. Heave.] A small heap of grain, not tied up into a bundle.
   Wright.
   
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   Gavel, n. [Etymol. uncertain.]
   The mallet of the presiding officer in a legislative body, public assembly, court, masonic body, etc.
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   A mason's setting maul.
   Knight.
   
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   Gavel, n. [OF. gavel, AS. gafol, prob. fr. gifan to give. See Give, and cf. Gabel tribute.] (Law) Tribute; toll; custom. [Obs.] See Gabel.
   Cowell.
   
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