The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
laconize — lac·o·nize … English syllables
laconize — ˈlakəˌnīz verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Greek lakōnizein, from Lakōn Laconian + izein ize intransitive verb : to incline to the Spartan cause or manner transitive verb : to subject to Spartan rule … Useful english dictionary
Laconized — Laconize Lac o*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Laconized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Laconizing}.] [Gr. ?. See {Laconic}.] To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Laconizing — Laconize Lac o*nize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Laconized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Laconizing}.] [Gr. ?. See {Laconic}.] To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spartan pederasty — Spartan pederasty, the traditional intimate and pedagogic friendship between a man and a boy, a custom held in common with other Dorian tribes, is thought to have either been introduced at the time of the Dorian invasion, around 1200 B.C., or to… … Wikipedia
Pederasty — Not to be confused with Pedophilia. Pederasty or paederasty ( /ˈpɛ … Wikipedia
Laconist — † ˈLaconist Obs. rare 0. [ad. Gr. λακωνιστής, agent n. f. λακωνίζειν to Laconize.] One who imitates or takes part with the Lacedæmonians. in Levins Manip. 147 … Useful english dictionary
