Scottish word meaning cheerful, lively, contented, or pleasant; comfortable or snug.
Scottish dialect word of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'cant' or from a now-lost root. It appears in Scottish literature from the 1600s onward meaning 'cheerful' or 'comfortable,' particularly in the sense of being in a pleasant state.
Scottish has so many wonderful words for happiness and comfort—'canty' perfectly captures that cozy contentment of a warm hearth and good company on a cold night!
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