paddy
pad·dy / ˈpadē/ • n. (pl. -dies) (also rice paddy) a field where rice is grown. ∎ rice before threshing or in the husk.
Paddy
Pad·dy / ˈpadē/ • n. (pl. -dies) inf., often offens. an Irishman (often as a form of address).
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Paddy ★★ Goodbye to the Hill 1970 (PG)
A young Irish lad realizes his sexual potential by seducing every woman he can find. Freudians will have a field day. 97m/C VHS . IR Des Cave, Milo O'Shea, Dearbhla Molloy, Peggy Cass; D: Daniel Haller.
paddy
paddy2 Irishman XVIII; fit of temper XIX. pet-form of Ir. Padraig Patrick; see -Y6.
Paddy
Paddy an informal and chiefly offensive name for an Irishman; the name is an Irish pet-form of Padraig or Patrick, and is recorded in this usage from the late 18th century.
paddy
paddy1 rice in the straw or in the husk. XVII (batte XVI, batty XVII). — Malay padi, corr. to Javanese pārī; cf. Kannada b(h)atta.
paddy
paddy Rice in the husk after threshing; also known as rough rice.
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