Gabelle
[gæ'bel]
Definition
(n.) A tax, especially on salt.
Editor: Pierre
Definition
n. a tax impost duty formerly in France esp. the tax on salt.—n. Gā′beler.
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Examples
- Citizen Gabelle was called to confirm it, and did so. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Whereupon, Monsieur Gabelle did heavily bar his door, and retire to hold counsel with himself. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- And what is the message to the unfortunate Gabelle in prison? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Nothing but the production of the afflicted Gabelle's letter from his prison of the Abbaye would have got him on so far. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Upon those, had followed Gabelle's letter: the appeal of an innocent prisoner, in danger of death, to his justice, honour, and good name. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He handed in the names of two witnesses; Theophile Gabelle, and Alexandre Manette. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- See to it, Gabelle. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Some provinces are allowed to compound for the gabelle, or salt tax; others are exempted from it altogether. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Your afflicted, Gabelle. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Help, Gabelle! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Lay hands on this stranger if he seeks to lodge in your village to-night, and be sure that his business is honest, Gabelle. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Put him aside, Monsieur Gabelle! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
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