Gavel

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1. Noun

A gable.

2. Noun

A small heap of grain, not tied up into a bundle.

3. Noun

The mallet of the presiding officer in a legislative body, public assembly, court, masonic body, etc.

4. Noun

A mason's setting maul.

5. Noun

Tribute; toll; custom. [Obs.] See Gabel.
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