CHARIER

CHARY

cagey, cagy, chary

(adjective) characterized by great caution and wariness; “a cagey avoidance of a definite answer”; “chary of the risks involved”; “a chary investor”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

charier

comparative form of chary

Anagrams

• car hire, hire car

Source: Wiktionary


CHARY

Char"y, a. Etym: [AS. cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See Care.]

Definition: 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 Edition



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