adj
Meaning 1
foolish, stupid
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Standard Lemma guide
sawney
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/ˈsɔːni/
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rhymes with -ɔːni
name
Meaning 2
A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, of Scots origin.
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Examples
- Sawney Bean
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noun
Meaning 3
A fool, an idiot.
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Usage: countable
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noun
Meaning 4
Bacon.
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Usage: UK, obsolete, uncountable
Qualifier: thieves' cant
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noun
Meaning 5
A Scotsman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, derogatory
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History
Etymology
(fool, idiot): From Sawney, a Scots variant of the personal name Sandy.