"dauncy" meaning in All languages combined

See dauncy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more dauncy [comparative], most dauncy [superlative]
Etymology: From Scots donsie. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sco|donsie}} Scots donsie Head templates: {{en-adj}} dauncy (comparative more dauncy, superlative most dauncy)
  1. (US, regional) Sick; delicate. Tags: US, regional

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