Canny
/ˈkæni/noun
Shrewd, careful, or prudent, especially in business or personal dealings.
Did you know?Originally, 'canny' was linked to a supernatural wisdom, believed to enable one to foresee and navigate life's dangers and opportunities.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
canny
“Wise, knowledgeable, often with a hint of supernatural insight.”
Old Norse
Norse
konn
“To know, to understand.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
kunnan
“To be able, to know.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
gneh₁-
“To know, to recognize.”