ETYM Prov. Eng. ginger brittle, tender; cf. dial. Swed. gingla, gängla, to go gently, totter, akin to Eng. gang.
In a gingerly manner.
ETYM Cf. Latin cautus, from caver. Related to Caution.
1. Showing careful forethought.
2. Unwilling to take risks.
3. Careful in attitude and careful in actions; prudent.
4. Avoiding excess; SYN. conservative.