GAVEL


Meaning of GAVEL in English

gavel 1

/gav"euhl/ , n.

1. a small mallet used by the presiding officer of a meeting, a judge, etc., usually to signal for attention or order.

2. a similar mallet used by an auctioneer to indicate acceptance of the final bid.

3. Masonry. kevel.

v.t.

4. to chair (a legislative session, convention, meeting, etc.).

5. (of a presiding officer)

a. to request or maintain (order at a meeting) by striking a gavel.

b. to begin or put into effect (a legislative session, motion, etc.) by striking a gavel.

[ 1795-1805, Amer.; orig. uncert. ]

gavel 2

/gav"euhl/ , n.

feudal rent or tribute.

[ bef. 900; ME govel, OE gafol, akin to giefan to give; cf. GABELLE ]

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