Talk:Σπάρτη

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Etymology[edit]

said to be from Greek sparte "cord made from spartos," a type of broom. Perhaps the reference is to the cords laid as foundation markers for the city.

(Etymonline) 77.175.45.61 17:08, 11 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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