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Gavelet

Gavelet \Gav"el*et\, n. [From Gavel tribute.] (O. Eng. Law) An ancient special kind of cessavit used in Kent and London for the recovery of rent. [Obs.]

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gavelet

n. (context legal UK obsolete English) A special kind of cessavit once used in Kent and London for the recovery of rent.