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Main Entry:: warn
Pronunciation:: \ˈwȯrn\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English warnian; akin to Old High German warnōn to take heed, Old English wær careful, aware — more at wary
Date:: before 12th century

transitive verb1 a: to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil b: to give admonishing advice to : counsel c: to call to one's attention : inform2: to order to go or stay away —often used with offintransitive verb: to give a warning

— warn·er noun

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