- donsy
- adjective see donsie
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
donsy
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donsy — don·sy … English syllables
donsy — adjective see donsie … Useful english dictionary
donsie — or donsy adjective Etymology: Scottish Gaelic donas evil, harm + English ie Date: 1720 1. dialect British unlucky 2. Scottish a. restive b. saucy … New Collegiate Dictionary
donsie — /don see, dawn /, adj. 1. Midland U.S. somewhat sick, weak, or lacking in vitality; not completely well. 2. Scot. unfortunate; ill fated; unlucky. 3. Brit. Dial. fastidious; neat; tidy. Also, donsy. [1710 20; < ScotGael donas harm, ill + IE] * *… … Universalium
