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
Antonyms:
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:
- anxiety reaction
- generalized-anxiety-disorder
- spur
- oxgoad
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pronoun
A male given name.
Wiktionary
interjection
Used to express surprise, disgust, etc.: a mild oath.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
Generalized anxiety disorder.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Gad
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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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