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Cautionary
Pronunciation : Cau"tion*a*ry
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 1. Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals.
2. 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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