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. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
His rising reputation made him more chary of his fame. Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Saving; frugal; sparing; not spendthrift; -- often used with of; as, chary of his praise. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
n. [ L., Gr. cha`rybdis. ] A dangerous whirlpool on the coast of Sicily opposite Scylla on the Italian coast. It is personified as a female monster. See Scylla. [ 1913 Webster ]