gad
1to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another: to gad about.
the act of gadding.
Origin of gad
1Other words from gad
- gadder, noun
- gad·ding·ly, adverb
Other definitions for gad (2 of 4)
a goad for driving cattle.
a pointed mining tool for breaking up rock, coal, etc.
Origin of gad
2Other definitions for Gad (3 of 4)
or gad
(used as a mild oath.)
Origin of Gad
3Other definitions for Gad (4 of 4)
a son of Zilpah. Genesis 30:11.
one of the twelve tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from him.
a Hebrew prophet and chronicler of the court of David. 2 Samuel 24:11–19.
Origin of Gad
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How to use gad in a sentence
Other instances are to be found where the billets are termed delves or gads.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-DaviesAlthough she gads about so much, she doesnt neglect her household duties.
The Celebrity at Home | Violet HuntInstead of sticking to his job, he gads about on the Prospect and plays cards.
The Inspector-General | Nicolay GogolMay-gads are white willow wands, peeled, and dressed with cowslips.
Miscellanea | Juliana Horatia EwingOne side used as a hammer is called the poll, and is employed to drive in the gads, or to loosen and detach prominences.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
British Dictionary definitions for gad (1 of 4)
/ (ɡæd) /
(intr; often foll by about or around) to go out in search of pleasure, esp in an aimless manner; gallivant
carefree adventure (esp in the phrase on or upon the gad)
Origin of gad
1Derived forms of gad
- gadder, noun
British Dictionary definitions for gad (2 of 4)
/ (ɡæd) /
mining a short chisel-like instrument for breaking rock or coal from the face
a goad for driving cattle
a western US word for spur (def. 1)
(tr) mining to break up or loosen with a gad
Origin of gad
2British Dictionary definitions for Gad (3 of 4)
/ (ɡæd) /
an archaic euphemism for God by Gad!
British Dictionary definitions for Gad (4 of 4)
/ (ɡæd) /
Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Zilpah, Leah's maid
the Israelite tribe descended from him
the territory of this tribe, lying to the east of the Jordan and extending southwards from the Sea of Galilee
a prophet and admonisher of David (I Samuel 22; II Samuel 24)
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