gavel¹ /gavˈl/

1. A mallet
2. A chairman's, auctioneer's or judge's hammer

gavel³ /gavˈl/ (historical)

Tribute or rent

gavˈelkīnd noun

A tenure long prevailing in Kent by which lands descended from the father to all sons (or, failing sons, to all daughters) in equal portions, and not by primogeniture

gavˈelman noun

A tenant holding land in gavelkind

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