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gadfly (GAD-fly) noun
1. One who persistently annoys. 2. Any of the various types of flies that bite livestock. [From gad (a goad for cattle), from Middle English, from Old Norse gaddr.] "Despite his stern image, (Jean) Drapeau loved gossip and bawdy, sometimes silly jokes. Because of that he became close friends with a vocal critic, opposition councillor and gadfly Nick Auf der Maur." Anthony Wilson-Smith, The Monumental Mayor, Maclean's (Toronto), Aug 23, 1999. This week's theme: animal words. ............................................................................ Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not. -Lao Tzu, philosopher (circa 600 BCE) Q: Tomorrow is my friend's birthday and I forgot to send her a gift. Help! A: Give the gift of words. Send a gift subscription of A.Word.A.Day at http://wordsmith.org/awad/gift.html . It is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year long, and beyond. Pronunciation: http://wordsmith.org/words/gadfly.wav http://wordsmith.org/words/gadfly.ram
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