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GAVEL

rent or tribute in medieval England

The meaning of the word gavel is rent or tribute in medieval England.

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mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
stem_fromarise from; originate from
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem