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gadsman

gadsman is the alternative form of goadman.

Meaning of goadman

Noun

goadman (plural goadmen)

  1. (historical) A person employed to goad an animal to keep it working, for example during ploughing.

Forms of gadsman

pluralgadsmen

Origin of gadsman

From gad + -s- + man.

Questions about gadsman

What is gadsman the alternative form of?
Gadsman is the alternative form of goadman.

Words near gadsman in the dictionary

  1. Gadsden County
  2. Gadsden flag
  3. Gadsden flags
  4. Gadsden Purchase
  5. Gadslid
  6. gadsman
  7. gadsmen
  8. gadso
  9. Gadson
  10. Gadsons
  11. gadswoons

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