pad

PAD, n.

1. A foot path; a road. [Not now used.]

2. An easy paced horse.

3. A robber that infests the road on foot; usually called a foot- pad.

PAD, n. A soft saddle, cushion or bolster stuffed with straw, hair or other soft substance.

PAD, v.i. To travel slowly.

1. To rob on foot.

2. To beat a way smooth and level.