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Word entry · 5 letters

chary

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"Wary and cautious"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɛəɹi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted achryStarts with CEnds with Y1 clues
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Definitions

  1. characterized by great caution and wariness

Used in a sentence

  • The Charieſt maide is prodigall enough, / If ſhe vnmaske hir beautie to the Moone.
  • [E]ls is he chary and wary to lay himſelfe open to any daunger, if the finall end of his endeauour and toile bee not plauſible in his demurring judgement.
  • [Y]our Women of Honour, as you call 'em, are only chary of their reputations, not their Perſons, and 'tis ſcandal they wou'd avoid, not Men: [...]

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