Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WANNY, adj. Pale, sickly-looking. Obs. in Eng. since 17th c.Wgt. 1804 R. Couper Poems II. 258:
Unsonsy time Peers down baith sour an' wanny.