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Geldable

Geld′a-ble

,
Adj.
Capable of being gelded.

Geld′a-ble

,
Adj.
[From
Geld
money.]
Liable to taxation.
[Obs.]
Burrill.

Definition 2024

geldable

geldable

English

Alternative forms

Adjective

geldable ‎(not comparable)

  1. (obsolete) Liable to the payment of taxes; subject to taxation.
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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman gilable, guldable, equivalent to geld +‎ -able, from geld ‎(“money”).

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