What does "cannei" mean?
Cannei: Skillful; knowing; capable. Sir W. Scott.
Additional senses
- 2.Cautious; prudent; safe.. Ramsay.
- 3.Having pleasing of useful qualities; gentle. Burns.
- 4.Reputed to have magical powers. Sir W. Scott. No canny, not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious. [Scot.]
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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