Gad

n.	1.	The point of a spear, or an arrowhead.
	2.	A pointed or wedge-shaped instrument of metal, as a steel wedge used in mining, etc. I will go get a leaf of brass, And with a gad of steel will write these words. - Shak.
	3.	A sharp-pointed rod; a goad.
	4.	A spike on a gauntlet; a gadling.
	5.	A wedge-shaped billet of iron or steel. Flemish steel . . . some in bars and some in gads. - Moxon.
	6.	A rod or stick, as a fishing rod, a measuring rod, or a rod used to drive cattle with. Upon the gad upon the spur of the moment; hastily. - Shak.
v. i.	1.	To walk about; to rove or go about, without purpose; hence, to run wild; to be uncontrolled. [imp. & p. p. Gadded; p. pr. & vb. n. Gadding.] Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? - Jer. ii. 36.

Noun	1.	GAD - an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling of light-headedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months Synonyms: anxiety reaction, generalized anxiety disorder
	2.	gad - a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on" Synonyms: spur
Verb	1.	gad - wander aimlessly in search of pleasure Synonyms: gallivant, jazz around

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