Gaveller

/ˈɡævələr/ noun

Definition

A person who uses a gavel, such as a judge, auctioneer, or chairperson who maintains order with one.

Etymology

From gavel plus -er suffix indicating an agent. The term is relatively uncommon, as specific titles like 'judge' or 'auctioneer' are usually preferred.

Kelly Says

Gaveller is the wonderfully obscure title for someone whose job involves making loud tapping sounds seem authoritative—basically, percussion performance with legal consequences.

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