laconic
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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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laconic (comparative more laconic, superlative most laconic)
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