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Part 141 (1/2)
CANNIE, KANNIE, _adj_
1 Cautious, prudent, S
_Baillie_
2 Artful, crafty, S
_Rutherford_
3 Attentive, wary, watchful, S
_Ramsay_
4 Frugal, not given to expence, S
_Burns_
5 Moderate in charges, S
6 Useful, beneficial, S
_Ross_
7 Handy, expert at any business; often used in relation to midwifery, S
_Forbes_
8 Gentle, so as not to hurt a sore, S
9 Soft, easy, as applied to a state of rest, S
_Ramsay_
10 Slow in_canny_,” to move slowly; ”to caw _canny_,”
to drive softly; also, to ality, S
_Burns_
11 Soft and easy in motion, S
12 Safe, not dangerous ”A _canny_ horse,” one that may be rode with safety, S
_Burns_
_No canny_, not safe, dangerous, S
_Popul Ball_