Chary
If someone is a chary person...
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No. Chary means to be a spendthrift or frugal.
It also means to be cautious and not reckless.
So... they do not give away money.
Chary
a. [AS.
cearig careful, fr.
cearu care. See
Care.] Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.
“His rising reputation made him more
chary of his fame."
Jeffrey.
© 2011 Englishionary, Carruthers
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