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Gadder

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Gad 1  (gd)
In the Bible, a son of Jacob and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.
Gad 2  (gd)
interj.
Used to express surprise or dismay.
[Alteration of God.]
gad 1  (gd)
intr.v. gad·ded, gad·ding, gads
To move about restlessly and with little purpose. See Synonyms at wander.
[Middle English gadden, to hurry.]
gadder n.
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.
[Middle English, from Old Norse gaddr.]
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