Gad Definition

găd
gadded, gadding, gads
verb
gadded, gadding, gads
To break up or loosen (ore) with a gad.
Webster's New World
To move about restlessly or with little purpose, especially in search of pleasure or amusement.
American Heritage
To wander about in an idle or restless way, as in seeking amusement.
Webster's New World
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noun
gads
An act of gadding.
Webster's New World
Any of several chisel-like or pointed bars used in mining.
Webster's New World
A goad, as for prodding cattle.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
The tribe of Israel descended from him: Num. 1:24
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
pronoun

One of the Israelite tribes mentioned in the Torah, descended from Gad.

Wiktionary

The seventh son of Jacob, by his wife's handmaid Zilpah.

Wiktionary
A male given name.
Wiktionary
interjection
Used to express surprise, disgust, etc.: a mild oath.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
Generalized anxiety disorder.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Gad

Noun

Singular:
gad
Plural:
gads

Origin of Gad

  • Old Testament Hebrew גד (gad, “luck”), a son of Jacob.

    From Wiktionary

  • 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

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