donsie

adjective don·sie \ˈdän(t)-sē\

Definition of DONSIE

dial British : unlucky

Scottish

a : restive

b : saucy

chiefly northern Midland : slightly ill

don·sie or don·sy \ˈdän(t)-sē\

Scottish Gaelic donas evil, harm + English -ie

First Known Use: 1720

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