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Fabian

The origin and history of Fabian.

Etymology

From Fabius Maximus, the Roman general who wore down Hannibal's invading army by avoiding pitched battles and cutting his supply lines rather than fighting directly. His name later gave rise to the Fabian Society, a British group that pushed for socialism through gradual reform.

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