English Explanatory Dictionary

cautel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. deceit
  2. caution; prudence; wariness
  3. A traditional caution or written direction about the proper manner of administering the sacraments.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔːtəl/

Word forms

cautel cautels

Etymology

From Latin cautēla, from cautus, past participle of caveō.

Derived words

cautelous
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