[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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.
      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
see also:
kenn no canny 

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