Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Woad. 2. (v. i.) To go; to move forward. 3. (v. i.) To walk in a substance that yields to the feet; to move, sinking at each step, as in water, mud, sand, etc. 4. (v. i.) Hence, to move with difficulty or labor; to proceed /lowly among objects or circumstances that constantly hinder or embarrass; as, to wade through a dull book. 5. (v. t.) To pass or cross by wading; as, he waded /he rivers and swamps. 6. (n.) The act of wading.

Multi-Version Concordance Wade (2 Occurrences) Psalms 68:23 That thou mayest crush them , dipping thy foot in blood, That the tongue of thy dogs may have its portion from thine enemies. (See JPS) Isaiah 47:2 Take the crushing-stones and get the meal crushed: take off your veil, put away your robe, let your legs be uncovered, go through the rivers. (See NIV)