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sonsy
CIDE DICTIONARY
sonsy, a. [Scot. sonce, sons, prosperity, happiness, fr. Gael. & Ir. sonas.].
Lucky; fortunate; thriving; plump. [1913 Webster]
sonsy, a.
See Soncy. Burns. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sonsy, adj. (also sonsie) (sonsier, sonsiest) Sc.
1 plump, buxom.
2 of a cheerful disposition.
3 bringing good fortune.
1 plump, buxom.
2 of a cheerful disposition.
3 bringing good fortune.
Etymology
ult. f. Ir. & Gael. sonas good fortune f. sona fortunate
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