cautelous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cau"te*lous adjective

Etymology

F. cauteleux, LL. cautelosus. See Cautel.

Definitions

1. Caution; prudent; wary. Obs. "Cautelous, though young." Drayton.
2. Crafty; deceitful; false. Obs. Shak. -- Cau"te*lous*ly, adv. -- Cau"te*lous*ness, n. Obs.