Gabeller

/ɡæˈbɛlər/ noun

Definition

A tax collector or official who collects the gabelle.

Etymology

From 'gabelle' plus the suffix '-er,' creating an agent noun for someone involved in collecting this tax. Alternative spelling to 'gabeler.'

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Gabellers had one of the least popular jobs in French history—imagine a job title that literally means someone is coming to take your money for salt!

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