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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024gad1 /gæd/USA pronunciation v. [no object,] gad•ded, gad•ding. - to move without purpose from one place to another in search of pleasure or amusement:to gad about town.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gad1 (gad),USA pronunciation v., gad•ded, gad•ding, n. v.i. - to move restlessly or aimlessly from one place to another:to gad about.
n. - the act of gadding.
- 1425–75; late Middle English gadden, perh. back formation from gadeling companion in arms, fellow (in 16th century, vagabond, wanderer), Old English gædeling, derivative of gæd fellowship; see gather, -ling1
- a goad for driving cattle.
- Mininga pointed mining tool for breaking up rock, coal, etc.
- Old Norse gaddr spike; cognate with Gothic gazds
- Middle English 1175–1225
- (used as a mild oath.)
Also, gad. - euphemism for God 1600–10
- Biblea son of Zilpah. Gen. 30:11.
- Bibleone of the twelve tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from him.
- Biblea Hebrew prophet and chronicler of the court of David. II Sam. 24:11–19.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: gad /ɡæd/ vb (gads, gadding, gadded)- (intr; often followed by about or around) to go out in search of pleasure, esp in an aimless manner; gallivant
n - carefree adventure (esp in the phrase on or upon the gad)
Etymology: 15th Century: back formation from obsolete gadling companion, from Old English, from gæd fellowship; related to Old High German gatulingˈgadder n |