ˈgōˌel, -ˌāl noun
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Hebrew gō'ēl
: redeemer , reclaimant ; especially : a next of kin upon whom according to ancient Hebrew custom devolved certain family rights and duties including the avenging of a murdered kinsman's blood and the redemption of the person or property of a kinsman in debt or helpless circumstances