DONSIE


Meaning of DONSIE in English

adjective

or don·sy ˈdän(t)sē

Etymology: perhaps from Scottish Gaelic donas evil, harm, hurt + English -ie, -y

1. dialect Britain : inclined to misfortune : unlucky

2. dialect : neat and tidy ; often : fastidious

3. Scotland

a. : quick-tempered , testy , unmanageable

b. : saucy , pert

4. dialect : slightly ill : sickly , feeble

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