The same word as "gabel" or "gavel." Rent; tax; interest of money. … [Read more...] about GAFOL
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GALLIVOLATIUM
A cock-shoot, or cock-glade. … [Read more...] about GALLIVOLATIUM
GAG ORDER
Order given by a judge that prohibits the parties and the attorneys of a lawsuit or prosecution from publicly discussing the case in any manner. … [Read more...] about GAG ORDER
GALLON
A liquid measure, containing 231 cubic inches, or four quarts. The imperial gallon contains about 277, and the ale gallon 282, cubic inches. … [Read more...] about GALLON
GAGE
(verb) - In old English law. To pawn or pledge; to give as security for a payment or performance; to wage or wager.(noun) - In old English law. A pawn or pledge; something deposited as security for the performance of some act or the payment of money, and to be forfeited on failure or non-performance. Glanv. lib. 10, c. 6; Britt c. 27. A mortgage is a dead-gage or pledge; for, … [Read more...] about GAGE