monish Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb warn strongly; put on guard
    admonish; caution.
  2. verb admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    warn; admonish; discourage.
    • I warned him not to go too far
    • I warn you against false assumptions
    • She warned him to be quiet

WordNet

Mon"ish transitive verb
Etymology
OE. monesten. See Admonish, Monition.
Definitions
  1. To admonish; to warn. See Admonish. Archaic Ascham.

Webster 1913