Chary \Char"y\ (ch[^a]r"[y^] or ch[=a]"r[y^]; 277), a.
         [AS.
   cearig careful, fr. cearu care. See Care.]
   1. Careful; wary;
         cautious; not rash, or reckless; as, the
      latest
         internet IPO's were shunned by investors made chary
     
         by the poor performance of the first wave of companies
    
          that went public.
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            His rising reputation made him more chary of his
            fame.                                 --Jeffrey.
     
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   2. Saving; frugal; sparing; not
         spendthrift; -- often used
      with of; as, chary of his
         praise.
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   3. Fastidious;
         picky; choosy.
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