paddywhack

  1. Noun.  (dated, derogatory) An Irishman.
  2. Noun.  (rare) A severe blow (especially in reference to the folk song ''This Old Man'').
  3. Noun.  A strong elastic ligament or tendon in the midline of the neck of sheep or cattle (generally any quadruped) which relieves the animal of the weight of its head.

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