GAD


Meaning of GAD in English

gad 1

— gadder , n. — gaddingly , adv.

/gad/ , v. , gadded, gadding , n.

v.i.

1. to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another: to gad about.

n.

2. the act of gadding.

[ 1425-75; late ME gadden, perh. back formation from gadeling companion in arms, fellow (in 16th century, vagabond, wanderer), OE gaedeling, deriv. of gaed fellowship; see GATHER, -LING 1 ]

gad 2

/gad/ , n.

1. a goad for driving cattle.

2. a pointed mining tool for breaking up rock, coal, etc.

[ 1175-1225; ME gaddr spike; c. Goth gazds ]

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