Gad definition
In the Bible, a son of Jacob and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.
A goad, as for prodding cattle.
noun
Used to express surprise or dismay.
interjection
To wander about in an idle or restless way, as in seeking amusement.
verb
An act of gadding.
noun
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Any of several chisel-like or pointed bars used in mining.
noun
To break up or loosen (ore) with a gad.
verb
Used to express surprise, disgust, etc.: a mild oath.
interjection
(proper) The tribe of Israel descended from him: Num. 1:24
noun
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Generalized anxiety disorder.
acronym
A male given name.
pronoun
(person, proper) Jacob's seventh son, whose mother was Zilpah: Gen. 30:11
noun
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To move about restlessly or with little purpose, especially in search of pleasure or amusement.
verb
A pointed tool, such as a spike or chisel, used for breaking rock or ore.
noun
To break up (ore, for example) with a gad.
verb
Origin of gad
- Middle English from Old Norse gaddr
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Middle English gadden to hurry
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Alteration of God
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Old Testament Hebrew גד (gad, “luck”), a son of Jacob.
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