English
editEtymology
editNorthern English dialect from Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist. from Middle Inglis Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist., first and third person singular of Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist. from Old English Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist.. Compare Scots Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist., Template:Wt/sco/Ang Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist.. More at can, cunning.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(No language code specified.): /ˈkæni/
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Adjective
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- Careful, prudent, cautious.
- Knowing, shrewd, astute.
- Frugal, thrifty.
- Template:Wt/sco/Northumbria Pleasant, nice.
- She's a canny lass hor like!
- Template:Wt/sco/Northumbria Very or much.
- That's a canny big horse man!
Translations
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Derived terms
editReferences
edit- The New Geordie Dictionary, Frank Graham, 1987, ISBN 0946928118
- Newcastle 1970s, Scott Dobson and Dick Irwin, [1]
- Northumberland Words, English Dialect Society, R. Oliver Heslop, 1893–4[2]
- Todd's Geordie Words and Phrases, George Todd, Newcastle, 1977[3]
Anagrams
editScots
editEtymology
editFrom the verb Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist. from Middle Inglis Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist., first and third person singular of Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist. from Old English Script error: The function "template_l_term" does not exist.. More at can, cunning.
Pronunciation
editAlternative forms
editAdjective
editWt/sco/canny (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})
- careful, cautious, prudent or steady
- comfortable, gentle or cozy
- attractive or pleasing
- skilful, safe to work or deal with
- fortunate, lucky
- frugal, sparing
- (archaic) with supernatural or occult powers
Adverb
editWt/sco/canny (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})