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Laconize
Laconize, v. (ˈlækənaɪz) [ad. Gr. λακωνίζειν, f. λάκων Laconian: see -ize.] 1. intr. To favour the Lacedæmonians; to imitate their customs or mode of speech; to side with them in politics.1603 Holland Plutarch's Mor. 205 If he be disposed to laconize a little..he would..say: He is not. 1792–1823 D'I...
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Laconist
† ˈLaconist Obs. rare—0. [ad. Gr. λακωνιστής, agent-n. f. λακωνίζειν to Laconize.] One who imitates or takes part with the Lacedæmonians.1570 in Levins Manip. 147.
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laconism
laconism (ˈlækənɪz(ə)m) [ad. Gr. λακωνισµός, f. λακωνίζειν to Laconize. Cf. F. laconisme.] 1. (With capital initial.) Partiality for the Lacedæmonians; the practice of favouring the Lacedæmonian interest. rare.1655 Stanley Hist. Philos. iii. (1701) 118/2 Xenophon..was banished for Laconism, upon his...
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