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Quotation dates: 1718
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†PRECAUTIONATE, v. To mention beforehand by way of caution, to stipulate in advance, to take precautions against. Pa.p. precautionate.Abd. 1718 Records Old Abd. (S.C.) II. 128:
Is [sic] was particularly precautionate befor the said Tomb should be erected That no inscription should be put on the said Tomb.
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