a1000 (Schmid) c. 2 Buton þam ceorle þe on gafollande sit.
1306–7 in W. Somner (1660) App. 189 Tenentes de Gavellond de octodecim Jugis, pro cariagio triginta et sex carectatas feni de prato de Redhamme.
1670 T. Blount Gafol-land, alias Gaful-land (Terra censualis), land liable to Tribute or Tax; rented Land, or Land letten for Rent.