Careful (caw cannie be careful).
Cannie
KAN-ee
หkani
Adjective
Etymology & History
From Scots "cannie" meaning careful, gentle, or shrewd. Related to "canny" used in Northern England. From "can" (to know how), suggesting someone who knows how to be careful. Used since the 17th century.
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1600s
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Language
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Formality
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