Gadder

Gad ¹  (gd)

In the Bible, a son of Jacob and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.

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Gad ²  (gd)

interj.

Used to express surprise or dismay.

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[Alteration of God.]

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gad ¹  (gd)

intr.v. gad·ded, gad·ding, gads

To move about restlessly and with little purpose. See Synonyms at wander.

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[Middle English gadden, to hurry.]

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gadder n.

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gad ²  (gd)

n.

1. A pointed tool, such as a spike or chisel, used for breaking rock or ore.

2. A goad, as for prodding cattle.

tr.v. gad·ded, gad·ding, gads

To break up (ore, for example) with a gad.

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[Middle English, from Old Norse gaddr.]