Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRE-CAU'TION
PRE'CA-TIVE, or PRE'CA-TO-RYPRE-CAU'TION
PRE-CAU'TION, n. [Fr. from L. precautus, præcaveo; præ, before, and caveo, to take care.]
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good in possession. – Addison.
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