Results for goad

1. A pointed instrument used to urge on a beast; hence, any necessity that urges or stimulates.

2. To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe,
irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.




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cram
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