chariness
[ chair-ee-nis ]
/ ˈtʃɛər i nɪs /
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noun
the state or quality of being chary.
Obsolete. scrupulous integrity.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Words nearby chariness
char-grilled, Chari, charidee, Chārikār, charily, chariness, Charing Cross, Chari-Nile, chariot, charioteer, Charis
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Example sentences from the Web for chariness
She had tried to make him divine all this in the chariness of her promise to write.
Tales Of Men And Ghosts|Edith WhartonNot until we have read Men in Battle do we fully appreciate Barbusse's chariness in the use of material effects.
The Forerunners|Romain Rolland"A wilfu man maun hae his ain way—do as you like," rejoined William Brydon, affectin a chariness he did not altogether feel.
Nay, I will consent to act any villany against him, that may not sully the chariness of our honesty.
The Merry Wives of Windsor|William Shakespeare
British Dictionary definitions for chariness
chariness
/ (ˈtʃɛərɪnɪs) /
noun
the state of being chary
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