caution

French

noun
Definitions
  • caution, guaranty, bail
  • deposit
  • security deposit

Etymology

Inherited from Old French caution (security, surety) borrowed from Latin cautiō, cautiōnem.

Origin

Latin

cautiō, cautiōnem

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