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‖ cunctator|kʌŋkˈteɪtə(r)|
[L., agent-n. f. cunctārī to delay.]
One who acts tardily, a delayer. Hence cuncˈtatorship (nonce-wd.).
1654Hammond Fundamentals Wks. I. 494 (R.) Being unwilling to discourage such cunctators, [they] always keep them in good hope. 1883Sat. Rev. 25 Aug. 229/1 The part of Cunctator has often..been played by weak Governments. 1865Carlyle Fredk. Gt. VIII. xix. i. 111 Cunctatorship is not now the trade needed; there is nothing to be made of playing Fabius-Cunctator. |