gawney dial. or colloq.
(ˈgɔːnɪ)
See also goney.
[? Connected with gane (gone, gawn) v.]
A simpleton.
| 1842 Akerman Wiltsh. Gloss., Gawney, a simpleton. ― Wiltsh. Tales 83 Leave m' 'lone y' great gawney! 1880 Jefferies Gr. Ferne F. 257 A hand-barrow, then—you gawnies! |