ca'canny

ca'canny

(ˌkɔːˈkænɪ)
n
1. moderation or wariness
2.
a. a policy of restricting the output of work; go-slow
b. (as modifier): a ca'canny policy.
[C19: literally, call canny to drive gently]
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