Chary
Pronunciation : Char"y
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [AS. cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See Care.]
Definition : Defn: Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal. His rising reputation made him more chary of his fame. Jeffrey.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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