CANNY

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{ Can″ny, Can″nei } (?), a. [[Cf. Icel. kenn skilled, learned, or E. canny. Cf. Kenn.]] 1. 1. Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.
2. 2. Skillful; knowing; capable. Sir W. Scott.
3. 3. Cautious; prudent; safe.. Ramsay.
4. 4. Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle. Burns.
5. 5. Reputed to have magical powers. Sir W. Scott.
No canny, not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious.