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Webster 1913 Edition

Laconism

Lac′o-nism

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Noun.

[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to imitate Lacedaemonian manners, to speak laconically: cf. F.

laconisme

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1.

A vigorous, brief manner of expression; laconic style.

2.

An instance of laconic style or expression.

Webster 1828 Edition

Laconism

LA'CONISM

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