donsie

donsie
/don"see, dawn"-/, adj.
1. Midland U.S. somewhat sick, weak, or lacking in vitality; not completely well.
2. Scot. unfortunate; ill-fated; unlucky.
3. Brit. Dial. fastidious; neat; tidy.
Also, donsy.
[1710-20; < ScotGael donas harm, ill + -IE]

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