{ } a. [ Cf. Icel. kenn skilled, learned, or E. canny. Cf. Kenn. ] [ North of Eng. & Scot. ] 1. Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Skillful; knowing; capable. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Cautious; prudent; safe.. Ramsay. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle. Burns. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Reputed to have magical powers. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

No canny, not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]