01 a. Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals.
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Conveying a caution, or warning to avoid danger; as, cautionary signals.
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Given as a pledge or as security.“He hated Barnevelt, for his getting the cautionary towns out of his hands.” — Bp. Burnet.
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Wary; cautious.[Obs.]