2. A staff formerly used in fighting beasts on the stage. [Obs.] Bailey.
GID
Gid, n. Etym: [Cf. Giddy, a.]
Defn: A disease of sheep, characterized by vertigo; the staggers. It is caused by the presence of the CC.
GIDDILY
Gid"di*ly, adv.
Defn: In a giddy manner.
GIDDINESS
Gid"di*ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being giddy.
GIDDY Gid"dy, a. [Compar. Giddier; superl. Giddiest.] Etym: [OE. gidi mad, silly, AS. gidig, of unknown origin, cf. Norw. gidda to shake, tremble.]
1. Having in the head a sensation of whirling or reeling about; having lost the power of preserving the balance of the body, and therefore wavering and inclined to fall; lightheaded; dizzy. By giddy head and staggering legs betrayed. Tate.
2. Promoting or inducing giddiness; as, a giddy height; a giddy precipice. Prior. Upon the giddy footing of the hatches. Shak.