GOAD,n. A pointed instrument used to stimulate a beast to move faster.
GOAD, v.t. To prick; to drive with a goad.
1. To incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to urge forward, or to rouse by any thing pungent, severe, irritating or inflaming. He was goaded by sarcastic remarks or by abuse; goaded by desire or other passion.
