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Paddies Definition


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Paddy
noun Paddies
    1. sometimes derog
      A familiar name for an Irishman.
    2. colloq
      A fit of rage.
      Form: paddy
Etymology: 18c: Irish, a familiar form of the name Padraig or Patrick.




paddy
noun paddies
    1. A field filled with water in which rice is grown.
      Form: paddy field (also)
    2. Rice as a growing crop; harvested rice grains that have not been processed in any way.
Etymology: 17c: from Malay padi.



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