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dawny

adjective
daw·​ny | \ ˈdȯni, ˈdäni\

Definition of dawny

1 Irish : in poor health : sickly
2 Irish : small, puny

History and Etymology for dawny

Irish Gaelic donaidhe; akin to Middle Irish dona wretched

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