Caution, subst. 1) warning: “with c. that the Florentine will move us for speedy aid,” All's I, 2, 6. “many mazed considerings did throng and pressed in with this c.” H8 II, 4, 186. “my c. was more pertinent than the rebuke you give it,” Cor. II, 2, 67. “for thy good c. thanks,” Mcb. IV, 1, 73. “so 'tis put on me, and that in way of c.” Hml. I, 3, 95. “I have this present evening from my sister been well informed of them, and with such --s, that if they come, I'll not be there,” Lr. II, 1, 104.
2) provident care: “that well might advise him to a c., to hold what distance his wisdom can provide,” Mcb. III, 6, 44.
Shakespeare Lexicon. Alexander Schmidt. Berlin. Georg Reimer. 1902.
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