| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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The American Fabius. Washington (1732–1799), whose military policy was similar to that of Fabius. He wearied out the English troops by harassing them, without coming to a pitched battle. Duguesclin pursued the same policy in France, by the advice of Charles V., whereby all the conquests of Edward and the Black Prince were retrieved. | 1 |
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Fa’bius of the French. Anne, Duc de Montmorency, grand constable of France; so called from his success in almost annihilating the imperial army which had invaded Provence, by laying the country waste and prolonging the campaign. (1493–1567.) | 2 |
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