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GABEL, GABELLE

\ɡˈe͡ɪbə͡l], \ɡˈe‍ɪbə‍l], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_b_əl]\

Definitions of GABEL, GABELLE

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A tax, impost, or excise duty: particularly, in France, a tax on salt. "The gabels of Naples are very high on oil, wine, tobacco, and indeed on almost everything that can be eaten, drank, or worn."-Addison.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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