† shongableObs.rare. [f.shonpl. of shoe n. + -gable in imitation of older compounds: see gavel n.] A tax on the making of (a particular kind of) shoes. a1400in Eng. Gilds 359 Euerych sowtere þt makeþ shon of newe roþes leþer, shal bote..twey pans, in name of shongable.