Tapist

But, a red-tapist by nature, and hating innovations, owing to weakness of mind, he trembled inwardly and cried in agony: ❋ Various (N/A)

Spartacus caused ropes to be made of vine branches, with the aid of which he and his followers lowered themselves to the base of the mountain, at a point which had been left unguarded by the Romans because considered inaccessible by the red-tapist who commanded them, and consequently affording a capital outlet for bold men under a daring leader. ❋ Various (N/A)

I fear I clearly see that for years to come domestic reforms are shaken to the root; every miserable red-tapist flourishes war over the head of every protester against his humbug; and everything connected with it is pushed to such an unreasonable extent, that, however kind and necessary it may be in itself, it becomes ridiculous. ❋ Charles Dickens (1841)

"Not a doubt of that," chimed in the fellow ex-minister, a worthy man, perfect red-tapist, but inaudible in the reporters 'gallery. ❋ Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton (1838)

Aristocracy, military, naval, or red-tapist; wherever there are born kings of men, you had better seek them out, and breed them to this work. ❋ Thomas Carlyle (1838)

Simple as the question seems, it may be doubted, considering the remarkable increase of late years in the number of John Bull's colonial progeny, whether the most experienced red-tapist of Downing Street could answer it without some hesitation. ❋ Various (1836)

You seem a smart young fellow; but you must throw over that stiff red-tapist of yours, and go with Public Opinion, and -- Myself. " ❋ Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton (1838)

"And the Lansmere interest need not be beaten, if you'll put up another man instead of this red-tapist. ❋ Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton (1838)