chary

  1. Adjective.  (obsolete) Sad; sorrowful; grievous.
  2. Adjective.  Disposed to cherish with care; careful.
  3. Adjective.  Cautious; wary; shy.
  4. Adjective.  Sparing; not lavish; not disposed to give freely; frugal; ungenerous. .

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