Paddy

  1. Proper noun.  An Irish nickname for Patrick, originally from Pádrig (or Pádraig) the Irish language form of Patrick.
  2. Noun.  (slang) An Irish person (sometimes offensive).
  3. Noun.  Rice, before it is milled.
  4. Noun.  An irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown.

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