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Gadding

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Gadding
Gad Gad, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Gadded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gadding}.] [Prob. fr. gad, n., and orig. meaning to drive about.] To walk about; to rove or go about, without purpose; hence, to run wild; to be uncontrolled. ``The gadding vine.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? --Jer. ii. 36. [1913 Webster]


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