A tax, imposition, or duty. This word is said to have the same signification that gabelle formerly had in France. Cunn. Dict. h. t. But this seems to be an error for gabelle signified in that country, previously to its revolution, a duty upon salt. Merl. Rep. h. t. Lord Coke says, that gabel or gavel, gablum, gabellum, gabelletum, galbelletum, and gavillettum signify a rent, … [Read more...] about GABEL
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GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
A job which generates money, usually meaning employment for which an employee is qualified to be hired and earn money. … [Read more...] about GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
GABELLA
The Law Latin form of "gabel," (q. v.) … [Read more...] about GABELLA
GAINFUL OCCUPATION
A legal term meaning the right to find and obtain employment so as to be able to afford a means of living. … [Read more...] about GAINFUL OCCUPATION
GABLATORES
Persons who paid gabel, rent, or tribute. Domesday; Cowell. … [Read more...] about GABLATORES