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char·y

(châr

) KEY

ADJECTIVE:
char·i·er, char·i·est

Very cautious; wary: was chary of the risks involved.
Not giving or expending freely; sparing: was chary of compliments.

ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English chari, careful, sorrowful, from Old English cearig, sorrowful, from cearu, sorrow ; see care

OTHER FORMS:
chari·ly(Adverb), chari·ness(Noun)

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