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Paddywack

We all know 'nick-nack paddywack, give a (or 'the') dog a bone' but, what is the origin of the expression? 'Paddywhack' is in the OCD and Chambers, but the meaning is of little help. Pet shops around...
11:16 Sun 25th Apr 20043 answers, last by paulsamuel 06:39 Fri 17th Sep 2004

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