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Cannei

{

Can′ny

,

Can′nei

}
,
Adj.
[Cf. Icel.
kenn
skilled, learned, or E.
canny
. Cf.
Kenn
.]
[North of Eng. & Scot.]
1.
Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.
2.
Skillful; knowing; capable.
Sir W. Scott.
3.
Cautious; prudent; safe..
Ramsay.
4.
Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle.
Burns.
5.
Reputed to have magical powers.
Sir W. Scott.
No canny
,
not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious.
[Scot.]

Definition 2024

cannei

cannei

Latin

Adjective

canneī

  1. nominative masculine plural of canneus
  2. genitive masculine singular of canneus
  3. genitive neuter singular of canneus
  4. vocative masculine plural of canneus

Scots

Adjective

cannei ‎(comparative mair cannei, superlative maist cannei)

  1. Alternative spelling of canny

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