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sonsy
[ son-see ]
/ ˈsɒn si /
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adjective, son·si·er, son·si·est.Scot. and North England, Irish English.
strong and healthy; robust.
agreeable; good-natured.
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Also sauncy, sonsie.
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British Dictionary definitions for sonsy
sonsy
sonsie
/ (ˈsɒnsɪ) /
adjective -sier or -siest Scot, Irish and English dialect
plump; buxom; comely
cheerful; good-natured
lucky
Word Origin for sonsy
C16: from Gaelic sonas good fortune
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