n. [ Cf. Dun a mound. ] (Naut.) Fagots, boughs, or loose materials of any kind, laid on the bottom of the hold for the cargo to rest upon to prevent injury by water, or stowed among casks and other cargo to prevent their motion. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Dun to ask payment from. ] One employed in soliciting the payment of debts. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Inclined to a dun color. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]
phrase [ Spelled as often pronounced in rapid or slurred speech. ] A slang shortening of I don't know or don't know;
n. [ Cf. Dun, a. ] (Zool.) The hedge sparrow or hedge accentor. [ Local, Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Deaf; stupid.[ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
My old dame Joan is something dunny, and will scarce know how to manage. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]