CANNY; CANNEI

a.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.

2.
a.

Skillful; knowing; capable. Sir W. Scott.

3.
a.

Cautious; prudent; safe.. Ramsay.

4.
a.

Having pleasing of useful qualities; gentle. Burns.

5.
a.

Reputed to have magical powers. Sir W. Scott. No canny, not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious. [Scot.]


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