Laconic Definition

Origin of Laconic

• From Latin Lacōnicus (“Spartan”), from Ancient Greek Λακωνικός (Lakōnikos, “Laconian”). Laconia was the region inhabited and ruled by the Spartans, who were known for their brevity in speech.

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• Latin Lacōnicus Spartan from Greek Lakōnikos from Lakōn a Spartan (from the reputation of the Spartans for brevity of speech)

  From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition