CHARILY

charily

(adverb) with great caution; warily

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

charily (comparative more charily, superlative most charily)

In a chary manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Char"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a chary manner; carefully; cautiously; frugally.

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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