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From: "Bruce Todd" <>
Subject: Waddy
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 22:44:44 -0400

Waddy = an aboriginal war-club; any club or stick; specifically a walking-stick. Hence to waddy = to strike, beat, or kill with a waddy. Also waddie or whaddie.

Waddy = a cattle rustler; a cowboy; especially a temporary cowhand. (American slang) Also waddie.

Etymology as already suggested.

Bruce.

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