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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Canniness, n. [f. Canny a.] Cautiousness, prudence. — 1638 Baillie I. 89.
It feares me his censure shall be deep; so much the more as he is not likelie to carry himself with any cannyness in tyme comeing 1645 Ib. II. 261.
When the canniness of Rothes had brought in Montrose to our party [etc.]
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"Canniness n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/canniness>
