01 a. Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.
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1.
Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.[North of Eng. & Scot.]
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2.
Skillful; knowing; capable.
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3.
Cautious; prudent; safe..
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4.
Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle.
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5.
Reputed to have magical powers.
Phrases & compounds
No canny —
not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious.