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Gadding

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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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For envy is a gadding passion, and walketh the streets, and doth not keep home: Non est curiosus, quin idem sit malevolus.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
It isn't proper to be gadding about so late with a rattlepated boy like.
Little Women by Alcott, Louisa May View in context
`I expect you'll learn to sew all right, Lena, if you'll only keep your head and not go gadding about to dances all the time and neglect your work, the way some country girls do.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
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