1275 in W. Dugdale (1673) III. 155 Idem Radulphus tenet unam toftam..et non dat Gavelgeld.
1548 in W. Page (1895) II. 509 To the Erle of Rutland for gavill gild ijd.
1670 T. Blount Gafold-gyld, the payment or rendring of Tribute or Custom. Also Usury.