Where Did the Term Paddy Whack Come from?
The Name Is Derived from the Corruption of Paxwax (Originally Faxwax Old English Hair + to Grow). the Nuchal Ligament Is Unusual in Being a Ligament with an...
The name is derived from the corruption of paxwax (originally faxwax Old English hair + to grow). The nuchal ligament is unusual in being a ligament with an elastic component, allowing for stretch. Most ligaments are mostly made of highly aligned collagen fibres which do not permit stretching.
What's Knick Knack Paddy Whack mean?
Paddy is slang for a police officer and whack is slang for murder. ... So knick knack paddywhack is a way of saying that even the police aren't safe, and if the mob has a hit out on someone, there's nothing anyone can do to stop it from happening. No. That's not what knick knack paddywhack means.
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What is a beef Paddywack?
Paddywhack (also spelt Paddywack) is a strong elastic ligament in the midline of the neck of cattle which relieves the animal of the weight of its head. It is pale yellow in colour. It makes a great chew for dogs and really is a fabulous teeth cleaner.
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