Fabian
Definition of fabian:
part of speech: adjective
Delaying; dilatory; avoiding battle, in imitation of Q. Fabius Maximus, a Roman general, who conducted military operations against Hannibal, by declining to risk a battle in the open field, but harassing the enemy by marches, countermarches and ambuscades. " Met by the Fabian tactics, which proved fatal to its predecessors."- London Times.
Usage examples for fabian:
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The policy that General Linares should have adopted was the Fabian policy of obstruction, harassment, and delay.
"Campaigning in Cuba", George Kennan. -
At the door of the Studio, Mr. Fabian said good- by.
"Polly in New York", Lillian Elizabeth Roy. -
In 1883 the Fabian Society, an organization Socialistic in name and tendencies, was founded by a group of middle class students.
"The Red Conspiracy", Joseph J. Mereto. -
When Molly and Fabian had travoyed the log to the skidway, they drew it with a bump across the two parallel skids, and left it there to be rolled to the top of the pile.
"The Blazed Trail", Stewart Edward White.