Can"ny, 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 of useful qualities; gentle.
Burns.
5. Reputed to have magical powers.
Sir W. Scott.
No canny, not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious. [Scot.]
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