English Dictionary: canny | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for canny | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Canny \Can"ny\, Cannei \Can"nei\, a. [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.] |