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Lepry vs Leery - What's the difference?

lepry | leery |

As a noun lepry

is (obsolete) leprosy.

As an adjective leery is

cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

lepry

English

Noun

(lepries)
  • (obsolete) leprosy
    • (Holland)
    (Webster 1913)

    leery

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
  • :Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.

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