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