GADLING

Etymology

Noun

gadling (plural gadlings)

(obsolete, ) A companion in arms, fellow, comrade.

A roving vagabond; one who roams

A man of humble condition; a fellow; a low fellow; lowborn; originally comrade or companion, in a good sense, but later used in reproach

A spike on a gauntlet; a gad.

Source: Wiktionary


Gad"ling, n. Etym: [Gad, n. + -ling.] (Mediæval Armor) [R.]

Definition: See Gad, n., 4.

Gad"ling, a. Etym: [See Gad, v. i.]

Definition: Gadding about. [Obs.]

Gad"ling, n.

Definition: A roving vagabond. [Obs.] Rom. of R.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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