Gabelled

/ɡæˈbɛld/ adjective

Definition

Subject to or affected by gabelle; taxed under a salt tax or similar levy.

Etymology

From 'gabelle' plus the past participle suffix '-ed,' used as an adjective to indicate something that has been taxed or subjected to gabelle.

Kelly Says

A gabelled region in medieval France was essentially branded as oppressed—the word itself marked a place as under heavy, unpopular taxation.

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