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† ˈcauty, a. Obs. rare.
Also cautie.
[app. f. F. caut, caute (= It. Sp. cauto), or L. caut-us cautious, heedful, wary, prop. pa. pple. of cavēre to beware; with Eng. ending -y.]
Cautious, wary.
1579E. Hake Newes Powles Churchy. H j, O cawty cut⁓throate. Ibid. E vij b, Our cawtie countrey Gentlemen. 1610Mirr. Mag. 754 (R.) With cautie observation. |