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noun
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.
verb (used with object)
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.
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Origin:
1795–1805, Americanism; origin uncertain
1795–1805, Americanism; origin uncertain
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noun
feudal rent or tribute.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English govel, Old English gafol, akin to giefan to give; compare gabelle
before 900; Middle English govel, Old English gafol, akin to giefan to give; compare gabelle
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Word Origin & History
gavel
"small mallet used by presiding officers at meetings," 1805, Amer.Eng., of unknown origin; perhaps connected with Ger. dial. gaffel "brotherhood, friendly society," from M.H.G. gaffel "society, guild," related to O.E. gafol "tribute," giefan "to give" (see habit). But in some
EXPANDsources gavel also is identified as a type of mason's tool, in which case the extended meaning may be via freemasonry.
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