Ga"bel (?), n. [F. gabelle, LL.
gabella, gabulum, gablum; of uncertain origin.
Cf.Gavel tribute.] (O. Eng. Law) A rent, service,
tribute, custom, tax, impost, or duty; an excise.
Burrill.
He enables St. Peter to pay his gabel by the
ministry of a fish.
Jer. Taylor.