chariness

American

[chair-ee-nis] / ˈtʃɛər i nɪs /

noun

the state or quality of being chary.
Obsolete. scrupulous integrity.

chariness British

/ ˈtʃɛərɪnɪs /

noun

the state of being chary

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Etymology

Origin of chariness

First recorded in 1565–75; chary + -ness

Example Sentences

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Scariness comes through in "Escape Plan," a darkly funny game Fun Bits produced for Sony for the Vita launch.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2012

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