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No canny

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.]