myEtymology.com: English etymology of cautionary

Etymology of the English word cautionary

the English word cautionary

derived from the English word caution

derived from the Old French word caution

derived from the Latin word cautio (bail, pledge, security; taking of precautions, care; precaution)

derived from the Latin word cautus (cautious, careful; circumspect)

derived from the Latin word cavere (beware, avoid, take precautions)

using the English suffix -ary

derived from the Old French suffix -arie

derived from the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)