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can·ny (k

)

adj. can·ni·er, can·ni·est

1. Careful and shrewd, especially where one's own interests are concerned.

2. Cautious in spending money; frugal.

3. Scots

a. Steady, restrained, and gentle.

b. Snug and quiet.

[From can.]

canni·ly adv.

canni·ness n.

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Adv.

cannily - with foresight; "more presciently than they superiors, these workers grasped the economic situation"

presciently

Translations

cannily [ˈkænɪli] adv (= cleverly) → astucieusement

cannily

adv → clever, raffiniert; (involving money also) → geschäftstüchtig; (with plans also) → gewieft

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