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Webster 1913 Edition


Spartan

Spar′tan

,
Adj.
[L.
Spartanus
.]
Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted;
as,
Spartan
souls;
Spartan
bravey.
–
Noun.
A native or inhabitant of Sparta; figuratively, a person of great courage and fortitude.

Webster 1828 Edition


Spartan

SP'ARTAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to ancient Sparta; hence, hardly undaunted; as Spartan souls; Spartan bravery.