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 ]