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Gavelsester

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In old English law. A certain measure of rent-ale.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

[L. Lat. sexta Hua vectigalis.] In old English law. A certain measure of rent-ale. Cowell, That is, a rent, tribute or gavel, payable in a certain measure (a sextary or sexter) of ale.* Otherwise called Tolceeter.