\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.