charily

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House of Representatives, was its foremost parliamentarian, and had performed a considerable public service as an Appropriations Committee chairman who spent the taxpayers' money as charily as if it were his own.

From Time Magazine Archive

Over the years, actors have charily avoided filling that blank.

From Time Magazine Archive

A genuine excitement was so rare in the little peaceful village that it had to be made to last, and rolled charily under the tongue like a sweet morsel.

From Pembroke A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

He came with his arm in a sling, and told her charily that he had hurt his elbow through dropping his stick and slipping downstairs.

From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold

Mr. Merwyn employed his power charily, however, or rather with principle.

From An Original Belle by Roe, Edward Payson