Sc. [f. CAN v.1 Cf. canny.]
a. Skill, knowledge. b. Power, ability.
1768. Ross, Helenore, 15 (Jam.). Thae auld warld foulks had wondrous cann Of herbs that were baith good for beast and man. Ibid., 134. I’ll all Maggie’s can and her cantraps defy.
