Sawney
/ (ˈsɔːnɪ) /
noun
a derogatory word for Scotsman
(also not capital) informal a fool
Origin of Sawney
1C18: a Scots variant of Sandy, short for Alexander
Words Nearby Sawney
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How to use Sawney in a sentence
We wont differ, Sawney, if you let me have six stots for winterers, in the way of reason.
On the 1st of June the boy Sawney was again put upon the witness-stand.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 | George W. Williams"Good morning, Mrs. Grimps," called Mrs. Sawney from her post of vantage.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert JenkinsMrs. Sawney's tone grew in mellowness as her anger increased.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert JenkinsMrs. Sawney closed her front-door and retired to the regions that knew her best.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert Jenkins
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