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gad

1. gad \'gad\ n [ME, spike, fr. ON gaddr; akin to OE geard rod - more at 
   YARD)M 1: a chisel or pointed iron or steel bar for loosening ore or rock  
   dial  2: ROD, STICK 
2. gad vi or gad.ded;  or gad.ding [ME gadden] : to be on the go to little 
   purpose  - gad.der n
3. gad ij [euphemism for God] : - used as a mild oath Gad \'gad\ \-.i-t\ n 
   [Heb Ga-dh] : a son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel  - 
   Gad.ite n