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In the nursery rhyme nick nack paddy whack what does Devon mean?

There's no mention of "Devon" in the traditional version of "Nick Nack Paddy Whack". The lyrics are typically:

"Nick nack paddy whack,

Give a dog a bone.

That's the way the money goes,

Nick nack paddy whack."

This rhyme is a simple, repetitive song for young children, and the words don't have any particular hidden meaning. It's possible you're thinking of a different rhyme or a variation of the lyrics!

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