CAUTIONARY

cautionary. Cautionary, a. giving security, given in pledge

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Cau″tion‐a‐ry (?), a. 1. 1. Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals.
2. 2. Given as a pledge or as security.
He hated Barnevelt, for his getting the cautionary towns out of his hands. Bp. Burnet. 3. 3. Wary; cautious. Bacon.