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Webster 1913 Edition
Cautionary
Cau′tion-a-ry
,Adj.
1.
Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger;
as,
. cautionary
signals2.
Given as a pledge or as security.
He hated Barnevelt, for his getting the
cautionary
towns out of his hands. Bp. Burnet.
3.
Wary; cautious.
[Obs.]
Bacon.
Webster 1828 Edition
Cautionary
CAUTIONARY
,Adj.
1.
Containing caution, or warning to avoid danger; as cautionary advice.2.
Given as a pledge or in security; as a cautionary town.