sauncy

[ son-see, sawn-see ]

adjective

, Scot. and North England, Irish English.

, saun·ci·er, saun·ci·est.

1. sonsy.

Example Sentences

"If I catch m'self thinkin' aanythin' sauncy ov that aul haythen baste I'll change m' name!" he said, as he turned and left in high dudgeon.

From Project Gutenberg

"Aye, gey sauncy feeries, too!"

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, t' haave yer bowels think yer throat's cut isn't sauncy!" he said.

From Project Gutenberg