Warty egg (Zoöl.), a marine univalve shell (Ovulum verrucosum), having
the surface covered with wartlike elevations.
War"wick*ite (?), n. (Min.) A dark brown or black mineral, occurring in
prismatic crystals imbedded in limestone near Warwick, New York. It
consists of the borate and titanate of magnesia and iron.
War"worn` (?), a. Worn with military service; as, a warworn soldier; a
warworn coat. Shak.
Wa"ry (?), a. [Compar. Warier (?); superl. Wariest.] [OE. war, AS. wær;
akin to Icel. v&?;rr, Dan. & Sw. var, Goth. wars, G. gewahr aware, OHG.
wara notice, attention, Gr. &?; to see. Cf. Aware, Garment, Garnish,
Garrison, Panorama, Ward, v. t. Ware, a., Warren.]
1. Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against
deception, artifices, and dangers; timorously or suspiciously prudent;
circumspect; scrupulous; careful. "Bear a wary eye." Shak.
We should be wary, therefore, what persecution we raise against the
living labors of public men.
Milton.