cunctation

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The cause of failure may be considered to have been, in good part, Daun and his cunctations.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas

Fleury's cunctations were disgusting to the ardent mind; and here now, still more insuperable, are the British Fleets; here—and a pest to him!—is your Admiral Haddock, blockading Cadiz, with his Seventy-fours!

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14 by Carlyle, Thomas

But again, on the other or Pragmatic side, there were cunctations.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 14 by Carlyle, Thomas

For two days after Holstein's departure, Daun sat still, on his safe Northern shore; stirring nothing but his own cunctations and investigations, leaving the bombardment, or cannonade, to take its own course.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 20 by Carlyle, Thomas

But Prince Eugene's orders are express; remonstrances, cunctations only strengthen the determination of the High Heads or Head: Forward with this beautiful scheme!

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 09 by Carlyle, Thomas