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.
Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? Jer. ii. 36.