Gavelman
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A tenant who is liable to tribute. Somn. Gavelkind, p. 33; Blount. Gavelingmen were tenants who paid a reserved rent, besides customary service, Cowell.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A tenant who is liable to tribute. Somner, Gavelkind, p. 33; Blount Gavelingmen were tenants who paid a reserved rent, besides customary service. Cowell.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Inold Englishlaw. A tenant liable to the payment of gavel or tribute. Somn. Gavelkind, 23.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In old English law. A tenant liable to the payment of gavel or tribute. Somner on wivelkind, 23.