donsie
or don·sy
[ don-see, dawn- ]
adjective
Midland U.S. somewhat sick, weak, or lacking in vitality; not completely well.
Scot. unfortunate; ill-fated; unlucky.
British Dialect. fastidious; neat; tidy.
Origin of donsie
11710–20; <Scots Gaelic donas harm, ill + -ie
Words Nearby donsie
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How to use donsie in a sentence
She was the daughter of a donsie mother, that could gie no name to her gets, of which she had two laddies, besides Jean.
The Provost | John GaltBut what is to become of the poor donsie woman, no one can expound.
The Ayrshire Legatees | John Galt
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