Cautionary

Cautionary
Cautionary Cau"tion*a*ry, a. 1. Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals. [1913 Webster]

2. Given as a pledge or as security. [1913 Webster]

He hated Barnevelt, for his getting the cautionary towns out of his hands. --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]

3. Wary; cautious. [Obs.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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