myEtymology.com: English etymology of incaution

Etymology of the English word incaution

the English word incaution

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)

derived from the English word in-