myEtymology.com: English etymology of cautioning

Etymology of the English word cautioning

the English word cautioning

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)