n. - A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.
n. - Security; guaranty; bail.
n. - Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
v. t. - To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
n. - A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not for himself but another; security.