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Char"y (châr"ӗ or ch&ā;"rӗ; 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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